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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,845.94, 10,270.18 and 2,167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,845.94, 10,270.18 and 2,167.13 is: 3,251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,845.94 : 10,270.18 = 2,167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,845.94/10,270.18 = 2,167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,845.94x = 10,270.18 × 2,167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,845.94x = 22,256,815.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,256,815.18/6,845.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.10

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