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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,848.55, 10,274.18 and 2,465.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,848.55, 10,274.18 and 2,465.91 is: 3,699.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,848.55 : 10,274.18 = 2,465.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,848.55/10,274.18 = 2,465.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,848.55x = 10,274.18 × 2,465.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,848.55x = 25,335,190.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,335,190.87/6,848.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.35

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