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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,845.46, 10,268.81 and 2,464.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,845.46, 10,268.81 and 2,464.17 is: 3,696.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,845.46 : 10,268.81 = 2,464.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,845.46/10,268.81 = 2,464.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,845.46x = 10,268.81 × 2,464.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,845.46x = 25,304,081.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,304,081.22/6,845.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.48

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