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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,841.15, 10,255.65 and 2,457.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,841.15, 10,255.65 and 2,457.43 is: 3,683.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,841.15 : 10,255.65 = 2,457.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,841.15/10,255.65 = 2,457.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,841.15x = 10,255.65 × 2,457.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,841.15x = 25,202,541.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,202,541.98/6,841.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.96

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