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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.89, 10,268.67 and 2,464.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.89, 10,268.67 and 2,464.27 is: 3,694.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.89 : 10,268.67 = 2,464.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.89/10,268.67 = 2,464.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.89x = 10,268.67 × 2,464.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.89x = 25,304,749.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,304,749.75/6,849.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.18

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