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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.56, 10,277.27 and 2,169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.56, 10,277.27 and 2,169.95 is: 3,255.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.56 : 10,277.27 = 2,169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.56/10,277.27 = 2,169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.56x = 10,277.27 × 2,169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.56x = 22,301,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,301,099.80/6,849.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.85

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