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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,847.28, 10,270.92 and 2,167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,847.28, 10,270.92 and 2,167.04 is: 3,250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,847.28 : 10,270.92 = 2,167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,847.28/10,270.92 = 2,167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,847.28x = 10,270.92 × 2,167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,847.28x = 22,257,494.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,257,494.48/6,847.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.56

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