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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.72, 10,275.63 and 2,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.72, 10,275.63 and 2,901 is: 4,351.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.72 : 10,275.63 = 2,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.72/10,275.63 = 2,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.72x = 10,275.63 × 2,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.72x = 29,809,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,809,602.63/6,849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.94

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