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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,846.97, 10,265.82 and 2,684.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,846.97, 10,265.82 and 2,684.38 is: 4,024.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,846.97 : 10,265.82 = 2,684.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,846.97/10,265.82 = 2,684.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,846.97x = 10,265.82 × 2,684.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,846.97x = 27,557,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,557,361.89/6,846.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.75

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