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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,847.97, 10,267.32 and 2,685.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,847.97, 10,267.32 and 2,685.38 is: 4,026.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,847.97 : 10,267.32 = 2,685.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,847.97/10,267.32 = 2,685.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,847.97x = 10,267.32 × 2,685.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,847.97x = 27,571,655.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,571,655.78/6,847.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.25

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