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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,842.61, 10,268.52 and 2,682.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,842.61, 10,268.52 and 2,682.11 is: 4,024.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,842.61 : 10,268.52 = 2,682.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,842.61/10,268.52 = 2,682.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,842.61x = 10,268.52 × 2,682.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,842.61x = 27,541,248.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,541,248.83/6,842.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.96

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