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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,845.97, 10,264.32 and 2,683.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,845.97, 10,264.32 and 2,683.38 is: 4,023.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,845.97 : 10,264.32 = 2,683.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,845.97/10,264.32 = 2,683.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,845.97x = 10,264.32 × 2,683.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,845.97x = 27,543,051.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,543,051.76/6,845.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.25

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