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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,844.60, 10,266.90 and 2,459.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,844.60, 10,266.90 and 2,459.26 is: 3,688.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,844.60 : 10,266.90 = 2,459.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,844.60/10,266.90 = 2,459.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,844.60x = 10,266.90 × 2,459.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,844.60x = 25,248,976.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,248,976.49/6,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.89

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