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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,792.56, 10,181.46 and 2,846.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,792.56, 10,181.46 and 2,846.36 is: 4,266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,792.56 : 10,181.46 = 2,846.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,792.56/10,181.46 = 2,846.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,792.56x = 10,181.46 × 2,846.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,792.56x = 28,980,100.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,980,100.49/6,792.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.45

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