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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,845.44, 10,268.09 and 2,165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,845.44, 10,268.09 and 2,165.45 is: 3,248.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,845.44 : 10,268.09 = 2,165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,845.44/10,268.09 = 2,165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,845.44x = 10,268.09 × 2,165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,845.44x = 22,235,035.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,235,035.49/6,845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.15

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