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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.30, 10,273.93 and 2,691.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.30, 10,273.93 and 2,691.27 is: 4,036.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.30 : 10,273.93 = 2,691.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.30/10,273.93 = 2,691.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.30x = 10,273.93 × 2,691.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.30x = 27,649,919.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,649,919.59/6,849.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.90

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