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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,835.49, 10,254.60 and 2,453.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,835.49, 10,254.60 and 2,453.29 is: 3,680.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,835.49 : 10,254.60 = 2,453.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,835.49/10,254.60 = 2,453.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,835.49x = 10,254.60 × 2,453.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,835.49x = 25,157,507.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,157,507.63/6,835.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.42

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