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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,844.97, 10,267.46 and 2,406.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,844.97, 10,267.46 and 2,406.12 is: 3,609.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,844.97 : 10,267.46 = 2,406.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,844.97/10,267.46 = 2,406.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,844.97x = 10,267.46 × 2,406.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,844.97x = 24,704,734.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,704,734.84/6,844.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.18

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