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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,845.98, 10,268.94 and 2,463.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,845.98, 10,268.94 and 2,463.43 is: 3,695.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,845.98 : 10,268.94 = 2,463.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,845.98/10,268.94 = 2,463.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,845.98x = 10,268.94 × 2,463.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,845.98x = 25,296,814.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,296,814.86/6,845.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.13

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