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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,845.16, 10,273.08 and 3,149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,845.16, 10,273.08 and 3,149.04 is: 4,726.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,845.16 : 10,273.08 = 3,149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,845.16/10,273.08 = 3,149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,845.16x = 10,273.08 × 3,149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,845.16x = 32,350,339.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,350,339.84/6,845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.02

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