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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,840.49, 10,262.90 and 2,946.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,840.49, 10,262.90 and 2,946.73 is: 4,421.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,840.49 : 10,262.90 = 2,946.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,840.49/10,262.90 = 2,946.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,840.49x = 10,262.90 × 2,946.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,840.49x = 30,241,980.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,241,980.58/6,840.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.03

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