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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,848.63, 10,266.77 and 2,463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,848.63, 10,266.77 and 2,463 is: 3,692.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,848.63 : 10,266.77 = 2,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,848.63/10,266.77 = 2,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,848.63x = 10,266.77 × 2,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,848.63x = 25,287,060.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,287,060.67/6,848.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.28

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