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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.43, 10,275.17 and 2,465.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.43, 10,275.17 and 2,465.86 is: 3,699.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.43 : 10,275.17 = 2,465.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.43/10,275.17 = 2,465.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.43x = 10,275.17 × 2,465.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.43x = 25,337,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,337,125.82/6,849.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.16

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