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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.40, 10,277.26 and 2,690.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.40, 10,277.26 and 2,690.52 is: 4,037.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.40 : 10,277.26 = 2,690.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.40/10,277.26 = 2,690.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.40x = 10,277.26 × 2,690.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.40x = 27,651,173.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,651,173.58/6,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.02

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