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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,845.48, 10,268.22 and 2,687.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,845.48, 10,268.22 and 2,687.45 is: 4,031.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,845.48 : 10,268.22 = 2,687.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,845.48/10,268.22 = 2,687.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,845.48x = 10,268.22 × 2,687.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,845.48x = 27,595,300.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,595,300.79/6,845.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.17

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