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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,846.65, 10,263.73 and 2,463.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,846.65, 10,263.73 and 2,463.10 is: 3,692.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,846.65 : 10,263.73 = 2,463.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,846.65/10,263.73 = 2,463.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,846.65x = 10,263.73 × 2,463.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,846.65x = 25,280,529.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,280,529.73/6,846.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.39

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