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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,847.80, 10,272.87 and 2,167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,847.80, 10,272.87 and 2,167.73 is: 3,251.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,847.80 : 10,272.87 = 2,167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,847.80/10,272.87 = 2,167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,847.80x = 10,272.87 × 2,167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,847.80x = 22,268,834.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,268,834.17/6,847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.97

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