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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,843.51, 10,266.80 and 2,163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,843.51, 10,266.80 and 2,163.79 is: 3,246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,843.51 : 10,266.80 = 2,163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,843.51/10,266.80 = 2,163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,843.51x = 10,266.80 × 2,163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,843.51x = 22,215,199.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,215,199.17/6,843.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.17

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