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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,844.40, 10,266.57 and 2,681.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,844.40, 10,266.57 and 2,681.47 is: 4,022.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,844.40 : 10,266.57 = 2,681.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,844.40/10,266.57 = 2,681.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,844.40x = 10,266.57 × 2,681.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,844.40x = 27,529,468.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,529,468.04/6,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.19

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