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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,846.05, 10,269.07 and 2,688.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,846.05, 10,269.07 and 2,688.01 is: 4,032.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,846.05 : 10,269.07 = 2,688.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,846.05/10,269.07 = 2,688.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,846.05x = 10,269.07 × 2,688.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,846.05x = 27,603,330.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,603,330.46/6,846.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.01

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