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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,845.88, 10,269.72 and 2,463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,845.88, 10,269.72 and 2,463 is: 3,694.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,845.88 : 10,269.72 = 2,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,845.88/10,269.72 = 2,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,845.88x = 10,269.72 × 2,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,845.88x = 25,294,320.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,294,320.36/6,845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.82

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