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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,846.15, 10,270.41 and 2,166.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,846.15, 10,270.41 and 2,166.09 is: 3,249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,846.15 : 10,270.41 = 2,166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,846.15/10,270.41 = 2,166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,846.15x = 10,270.41 × 2,166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,846.15x = 22,246,655.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,246,655.72/6,846.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.51

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