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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.94, 10,268.64 and 2,466.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.94, 10,268.64 and 2,466.32 is: 3,697.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.94 : 10,268.64 = 2,466.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.94/10,268.64 = 2,466.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.94x = 10,268.64 × 2,466.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.94x = 25,325,752.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,325,752.20/6,849.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.22

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