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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,844.03, 10,266.24 and 2,685.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,844.03, 10,266.24 and 2,685.08 is: 4,027.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,844.03 : 10,266.24 = 2,685.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,844.03/10,266.24 = 2,685.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,844.03x = 10,266.24 × 2,685.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,844.03x = 27,565,711.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,565,711.43/6,844.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.70

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