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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,843.88, 10,265.82 and 2,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,843.88, 10,265.82 and 2,737 is: 4,105.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,843.88 : 10,265.82 = 2,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,843.88/10,265.82 = 2,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,843.88x = 10,265.82 × 2,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,843.88x = 28,097,549.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,097,549.34/6,843.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.50

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