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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,848.97, 10,274.63 and 2,168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,848.97, 10,274.63 and 2,168.90 is: 3,253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,848.97 : 10,274.63 = 2,168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,848.97/10,274.63 = 2,168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,848.97x = 10,274.63 × 2,168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,848.97x = 22,284,621.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,284,621.32/6,848.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.72

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