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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,836.67, 10,254.06 and 2,453.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,836.67, 10,254.06 and 2,453.49 is: 3,679.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,836.67 : 10,254.06 = 2,453.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,836.67/10,254.06 = 2,453.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,836.67x = 10,254.06 × 2,453.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,836.67x = 25,158,233.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,158,233.67/6,836.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.90

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