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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.61, 10,275.46 and 2,468.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.61, 10,275.46 and 2,468.09 is: 3,702.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.61 : 10,275.46 = 2,468.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.61/10,275.46 = 2,468.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.61x = 10,275.46 × 2,468.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.61x = 25,360,779.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,360,779.59/6,849.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.52

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