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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,847.98, 10,276.92 and 2,465.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,847.98, 10,276.92 and 2,465.88 is: 3,700.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,847.98 : 10,276.92 = 2,465.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,847.98/10,276.92 = 2,465.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,847.98x = 10,276.92 × 2,465.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,847.98x = 25,341,651.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,341,651.49/6,847.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.60

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