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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.46, 10,274.26 and 2,406.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.46, 10,274.26 and 2,406.93 is: 3,610.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.46 : 10,274.26 = 2,406.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.46/10,274.26 = 2,406.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.46x = 10,274.26 × 2,406.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.46x = 24,729,424.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,729,424.62/6,849.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.42

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