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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,847.56, 10,268.64 and 2,403.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,847.56, 10,268.64 and 2,403.90 is: 3,604.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,847.56 : 10,268.64 = 2,403.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,847.56/10,268.64 = 2,403.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,847.56x = 10,268.64 × 2,403.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,847.56x = 24,684,783.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,684,783.70/6,847.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.90

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