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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,847.44, 10,271.73 and 2,687.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,847.44, 10,271.73 and 2,687.13 is: 4,030.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,847.44 : 10,271.73 = 2,687.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,847.44/10,271.73 = 2,687.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,847.44x = 10,271.73 × 2,687.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,847.44x = 27,601,473.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,601,473.83/6,847.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.92

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