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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,847.95, 10,273.46 and 2,168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,847.95, 10,273.46 and 2,168.24 is: 3,252.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,847.95 : 10,273.46 = 2,168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,847.95/10,273.46 = 2,168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,847.95x = 10,273.46 × 2,168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,847.95x = 22,275,306.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,275,306.65/6,847.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.84

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