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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,848.29, 10,266.49 and 3,333.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,848.29, 10,266.49 and 3,333.41 is: 4,997.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,848.29 : 10,266.49 = 3,333.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,848.29/10,266.49 = 3,333.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,848.29x = 10,266.49 × 3,333.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,848.29x = 34,222,420.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,222,420.43/6,848.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.22

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