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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,845.75, 10,268.63 and 2,463.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,845.75, 10,268.63 and 2,463.54 is: 3,695.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,845.75 : 10,268.63 = 2,463.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,845.75/10,268.63 = 2,463.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,845.75x = 10,268.63 × 2,463.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,845.75x = 25,297,168.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,297,168.43/6,845.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.31

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