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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.63, 10,266.21 and 3,146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.63, 10,266.21 and 3,146.76 is: 4,716.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.63 : 10,266.21 = 3,146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.63/10,266.21 = 3,146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.63x = 10,266.21 × 3,146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.63x = 32,305,298.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,305,298.98/6,849.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,716.36

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