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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,835.32, 10,252.98 and 2,454.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,835.32, 10,252.98 and 2,454.06 is: 3,681.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,835.32 : 10,252.98 = 2,454.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,835.32/10,252.98 = 2,454.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,835.32x = 10,252.98 × 2,454.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,835.32x = 25,161,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,161,428.10/6,835.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.09

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