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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,844.49, 10,265.50 and 1,912.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,844.49, 10,265.50 and 1,912.91 is: 2,869.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,844.49 : 10,265.50 = 1,912.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,844.49/10,265.50 = 1,912.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,844.49x = 10,265.50 × 1,912.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,844.49x = 19,636,921.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,636,921.50/6,844.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.01

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