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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,848.20, 10,273.32 and 2,167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,848.20, 10,273.32 and 2,167.12 is: 3,251.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,848.20 : 10,273.32 = 2,167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,848.20/10,273.32 = 2,167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,848.20x = 10,273.32 × 2,167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,848.20x = 22,263,517.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,263,517.24/6,848.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.00

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