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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,842.73, 10,264.09 and 2,459.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,842.73, 10,264.09 and 2,459.16 is: 3,688.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,842.73 : 10,264.09 = 2,459.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,842.73/10,264.09 = 2,459.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,842.73x = 10,264.09 × 2,459.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,842.73x = 25,241,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,241,044.94/6,842.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.74

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