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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,845.22, 10,259.62 and 2,682.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,845.22, 10,259.62 and 2,682.62 is: 4,020.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,845.22 : 10,259.62 = 2,682.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,845.22/10,259.62 = 2,682.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,845.22x = 10,259.62 × 2,682.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,845.22x = 27,522,661.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,522,661.80/6,845.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.71

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