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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.31, 10,274.42 and 2,406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.31, 10,274.42 and 2,406.44 is: 3,609.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.31 : 10,274.42 = 2,406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.31/10,274.42 = 2,406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.31x = 10,274.42 × 2,406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.31x = 24,724,723.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,724,723.89/6,849.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.81

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