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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,847.58, 10,271.37 and 2,465.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,847.58, 10,271.37 and 2,465.39 is: 3,698.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,847.58 : 10,271.37 = 2,465.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,847.58/10,271.37 = 2,465.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,847.58x = 10,271.37 × 2,465.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,847.58x = 25,322,881.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,322,881.53/6,847.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.08

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