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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.68, 10,274.58 and 2,169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.68, 10,274.58 and 2,169.61 is: 3,254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.68 : 10,274.58 = 2,169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.68/10,274.58 = 2,169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.68x = 10,274.58 × 2,169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.68x = 22,291,831.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,291,831.51/6,849.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.43

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