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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,850.06, 10,268.93 and 2,464.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,850.06, 10,268.93 and 2,464.44 is: 3,694.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,850.06 : 10,268.93 = 2,464.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,850.06/10,268.93 = 2,464.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,850.06x = 10,268.93 × 2,464.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,850.06x = 25,307,161.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,307,161.85/6,850.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.44

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