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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,851.13, 10,270.41 and 2,467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,851.13, 10,270.41 and 2,467.52 is: 3,699.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,851.13 : 10,270.41 = 2,467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,851.13/10,270.41 = 2,467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,851.13x = 10,270.41 × 2,467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,851.13x = 25,342,458.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,342,458.51/6,851.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.02

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