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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,848.89, 10,268.78 and 2,465.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,848.89, 10,268.78 and 2,465.78 is: 3,697.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,848.89 : 10,268.78 = 2,465.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,848.89/10,268.78 = 2,465.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,848.89x = 10,268.78 × 2,465.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,848.89x = 25,320,488.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,320,488.68/6,848.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.02

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