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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,847.23, 10,272.66 and 2,167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,847.23, 10,272.66 and 2,167.32 is: 3,251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,847.23 : 10,272.66 = 2,167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,847.23/10,272.66 = 2,167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,847.23x = 10,272.66 × 2,167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,847.23x = 22,264,141.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,264,141.47/6,847.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.55

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