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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,847.19, 10,221.26 and 6,016.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,847.19, 10,221.26 and 6,016.82 is: 8,981.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,847.19 : 10,221.26 = 6,016.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,847.19/10,221.26 = 6,016.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,847.19x = 10,221.26 × 6,016.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,847.19x = 61,499,400.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,499,400.40/6,847.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,981.70

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