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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,843.72, 10,266.78 and 2,841.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,843.72, 10,266.78 and 2,841.11 is: 4,262.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,843.72 : 10,266.78 = 2,841.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,843.72/10,266.78 = 2,841.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,843.72x = 10,266.78 × 2,841.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,843.72x = 29,168,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,168,999.99/6,843.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.16

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