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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.96, 10,267.74 and 3,334.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.96, 10,267.74 and 3,334.76 is: 4,998.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.96 : 10,267.74 = 3,334.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.96/10,267.74 = 3,334.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.96x = 10,267.74 × 3,334.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.96x = 34,240,448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,240,448.64/6,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.63

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