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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,848.96, 10,264.68 and 2,949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,848.96, 10,264.68 and 2,949.44 is: 4,420.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,848.96 : 10,264.68 = 2,949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,848.96/10,264.68 = 2,949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,848.96x = 10,264.68 × 2,949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,848.96x = 30,275,057.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,275,057.78/6,848.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.39

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