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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,702.48, 10,043.46 and 2,804.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,702.48, 10,043.46 and 2,804.76 is: 4,202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,702.48 : 10,043.46 = 2,804.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,702.48/10,043.46 = 2,804.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,702.48x = 10,043.46 × 2,804.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,702.48x = 28,169,494.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,169,494.87/6,702.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.85

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