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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,845.26, 10,285.19 and 6,568.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,845.26, 10,285.19 and 6,568.47 is: 9,869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,845.26 : 10,285.19 = 6,568.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,845.26/10,285.19 = 6,568.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,845.26x = 10,285.19 × 6,568.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,845.26x = 67,557,929.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,557,929.12/6,845.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,869.30

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