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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,846.41, 10,269.56 and 2,166.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,846.41, 10,269.56 and 2,166.43 is: 3,249.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,846.41 : 10,269.56 = 2,166.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,846.41/10,269.56 = 2,166.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,846.41x = 10,269.56 × 2,166.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,846.41x = 22,248,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,248,269.68/6,846.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.62

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