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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,847.49, 10,272.40 and 2,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,847.49, 10,272.40 and 2,166.40 is: 3,249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,847.49 : 10,272.40 = 2,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,847.49/10,272.40 = 2,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,847.49x = 10,272.40 × 2,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,847.49x = 22,254,127.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,254,127.36/6,847.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.97

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