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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,846.45, 10,270.68 and 2,165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,846.45, 10,270.68 and 2,165.40 is: 3,248.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,846.45 : 10,270.68 = 2,165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,846.45/10,270.68 = 2,165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,846.45x = 10,270.68 × 2,165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,846.45x = 22,240,130.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,240,130.47/6,846.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.42

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