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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.85, 10,270.13 and 2,687.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.85, 10,270.13 and 2,687.26 is: 4,029.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.85 : 10,270.13 = 2,687.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.85/10,270.13 = 2,687.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.85x = 10,270.13 × 2,687.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.85x = 27,598,509.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,598,509.54/6,849.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.07

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