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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,847.61, 10,271.41 and 2,464.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,847.61, 10,271.41 and 2,464.83 is: 3,697.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,847.61 : 10,271.41 = 2,464.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,847.61/10,271.41 = 2,464.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,847.61x = 10,271.41 × 2,464.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,847.61x = 25,317,273.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,317,273.35/6,847.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.25

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