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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,848.48, 10,269.96 and 2,901.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,848.48, 10,269.96 and 2,901.54 is: 4,351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,848.48 : 10,269.96 = 2,901.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,848.48/10,269.96 = 2,901.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,848.48x = 10,269.96 × 2,901.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,848.48x = 29,798,699.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,798,699.74/6,848.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.14

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