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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,847.23, 10,271.81 and 2,166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,847.23, 10,271.81 and 2,166.75 is: 3,250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,847.23 : 10,271.81 = 2,166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,847.23/10,271.81 = 2,166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,847.23x = 10,271.81 × 2,166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,847.23x = 22,256,449.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,256,449.73/6,847.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.43

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