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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,844.43, 10,267.76 and 2,682.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,844.43, 10,267.76 and 2,682.18 is: 4,023.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,844.43 : 10,267.76 = 2,682.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,844.43/10,267.76 = 2,682.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,844.43x = 10,267.76 × 2,682.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,844.43x = 27,539,986.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,539,986.36/6,844.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.71

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