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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,847.42, 10,272.31 and 2,167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,847.42, 10,272.31 and 2,167.36 is: 3,251.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,847.42 : 10,272.31 = 2,167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,847.42/10,272.31 = 2,167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,847.42x = 10,272.31 × 2,167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,847.42x = 22,263,762.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,263,762.70/6,847.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.41

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