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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,843.89, 10,268.62 and 2,461.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,843.89, 10,268.62 and 2,461.69 is: 3,693.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,843.89 : 10,268.62 = 2,461.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,843.89/10,268.62 = 2,461.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,843.89x = 10,268.62 × 2,461.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,843.89x = 25,278,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,278,159.17/6,843.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.54

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