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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.14, 10,274.30 and 2,406.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.14, 10,274.30 and 2,406.42 is: 3,609.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.14 : 10,274.30 = 2,406.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.14/10,274.30 = 2,406.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.14x = 10,274.30 × 2,406.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.14x = 24,724,268.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,724,268.97/6,849.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.84

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