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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,844.69, 10,265.55 and 2,683.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,844.69, 10,265.55 and 2,683.36 is: 4,024.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,844.69 : 10,265.55 = 2,683.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,844.69/10,265.55 = 2,683.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,844.69x = 10,265.55 × 2,683.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,844.69x = 27,546,166.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,546,166.25/6,844.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.46

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