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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,847.28, 10,272.45 and 2,167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,847.28, 10,272.45 and 2,167.57 is: 3,251.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,847.28 : 10,272.45 = 2,167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,847.28/10,272.45 = 2,167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,847.28x = 10,272.45 × 2,167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,847.28x = 22,266,214.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,266,214.58/6,847.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.84

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