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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,845.91, 10,270.41 and 2,463.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,845.91, 10,270.41 and 2,463.39 is: 3,695.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,845.91 : 10,270.41 = 2,463.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,845.91/10,270.41 = 2,463.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,845.91x = 10,270.41 × 2,463.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,845.91x = 25,300,025.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,300,025.29/6,845.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.64

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