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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.41, 10,275.66 and 2,466.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.41, 10,275.66 and 2,466.89 is: 3,700.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.41 : 10,275.66 = 2,466.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.41/10,275.66 = 2,466.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.41x = 10,275.66 × 2,466.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.41x = 25,348,922.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,348,922.90/6,849.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.89

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