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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,848.73, 10,273.95 and 2,167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,848.73, 10,273.95 and 2,167.52 is: 3,251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,848.73 : 10,273.95 = 2,167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,848.73/10,273.95 = 2,167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,848.73x = 10,273.95 × 2,167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,848.73x = 22,268,940.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,268,940.73/6,848.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.54

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