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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,899.46, 10,346.67 and 2,515.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,899.46, 10,346.67 and 2,515.62 is: 3,772.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,899.46 : 10,346.67 = 2,515.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,899.46/10,346.67 = 2,515.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,899.46x = 10,346.67 × 2,515.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,899.46x = 26,028,289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,028,289.99/6,899.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.51

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