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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,835.40, 10,253.61 and 2,452.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,835.40, 10,253.61 and 2,452.90 is: 3,679.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,835.40 : 10,253.61 = 2,452.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,835.40/10,253.61 = 2,452.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,835.40x = 10,253.61 × 2,452.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,835.40x = 25,151,016.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,151,016.44/6,835.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.52

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