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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,847.66, 10,271.86 and 2,167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,847.66, 10,271.86 and 2,167.32 is: 3,251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,847.66 : 10,271.86 = 2,167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,847.66/10,271.86 = 2,167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,847.66x = 10,271.86 × 2,167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,847.66x = 22,262,407.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,262,407.62/6,847.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.10

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