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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.90, 10,268.67 and 2,464.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.90, 10,268.67 and 2,464.26 is: 3,694.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.90 : 10,268.67 = 2,464.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.90/10,268.67 = 2,464.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.90x = 10,268.67 × 2,464.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.90x = 25,304,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,304,672.73/6,849.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.17

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