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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.27, 10,273.77 and 2,469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.27, 10,273.77 and 2,469.60 is: 3,704.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.27 : 10,273.77 = 2,469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.27/10,273.77 = 2,469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.27x = 10,273.77 × 2,469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.27x = 25,372,102.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,372,102.39/6,849.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.35

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