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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,847.46, 10,272.44 and 2,168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,847.46, 10,272.44 and 2,168.64 is: 3,253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,847.46 : 10,272.44 = 2,168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,847.46/10,272.44 = 2,168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,847.46x = 10,272.44 × 2,168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,847.46x = 22,277,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,277,213.44/6,847.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.36

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