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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,848.70, 10,274.59 and 2,168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,848.70, 10,274.59 and 2,168.99 is: 3,253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,848.70 : 10,274.59 = 2,168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,848.70/10,274.59 = 2,168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,848.70x = 10,274.59 × 2,168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,848.70x = 22,285,482.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,285,482.96/6,848.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.97

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