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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,843.65, 10,259.40 and 2,459.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,843.65, 10,259.40 and 2,459.93 is: 3,687.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,843.65 : 10,259.40 = 2,459.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,843.65/10,259.40 = 2,459.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,843.65x = 10,259.40 × 2,459.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,843.65x = 25,237,405.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,237,405.84/6,843.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.71

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