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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,754.24, 10,130.52 and 2,858.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,754.24, 10,130.52 and 2,858.14 is: 4,286.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,754.24 : 10,130.52 = 2,858.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,754.24/10,130.52 = 2,858.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,754.24x = 10,130.52 × 2,858.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,754.24x = 28,954,444.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,954,444.43/6,754.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,286.85

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