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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,848.27, 10,272.48 and 2,406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,848.27, 10,272.48 and 2,406.04 is: 3,609.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,848.27 : 10,272.48 = 2,406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,848.27/10,272.48 = 2,406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,848.27x = 10,272.48 × 2,406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,848.27x = 24,715,997.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,715,997.78/6,848.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.09

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