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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,845.63, 10,268.46 and 1,651.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,845.63, 10,268.46 and 1,651.50 is: 2,477.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,845.63 : 10,268.46 = 1,651.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,845.63/10,268.46 = 1,651.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,845.63x = 10,268.46 × 1,651.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,845.63x = 16,958,361.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,958,361.69/6,845.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.26

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