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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,851.63, 10,271.16 and 2,468.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,851.63, 10,271.16 and 2,468.03 is: 3,699.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,851.63 : 10,271.16 = 2,468.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,851.63/10,271.16 = 2,468.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,851.63x = 10,271.16 × 2,468.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,851.63x = 25,349,467.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,349,467.32/6,851.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.77

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