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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.45, 10,275.69 and 2,170.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.45, 10,275.69 and 2,170.89 is: 3,256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.45 : 10,275.69 = 2,170.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.45/10,275.69 = 2,170.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.45x = 10,275.69 × 2,170.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.45x = 22,307,392.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,307,392.66/6,849.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.82

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