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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,845.54, 10,262.16 and 2,459.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,845.54, 10,262.16 and 2,459.93 is: 3,687.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,845.54 : 10,262.16 = 2,459.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,845.54/10,262.16 = 2,459.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,845.54x = 10,262.16 × 2,459.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,845.54x = 25,244,220.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,244,220.90/6,845.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.69

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