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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.66, 10,274.86 and 2,169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.66, 10,274.86 and 2,169.32 is: 3,254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.66 : 10,274.86 = 2,169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.66/10,274.86 = 2,169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.66x = 10,274.86 × 2,169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.66x = 22,289,459.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,289,459.30/6,849.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.10

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