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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,848.06, 10,265.93 and 2,462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,848.06, 10,265.93 and 2,462.44 is: 3,691.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,848.06 : 10,265.93 = 2,462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,848.06/10,265.93 = 2,462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,848.06x = 10,265.93 × 2,462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,848.06x = 25,279,207.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,279,207.93/6,848.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.44

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