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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,804.06, 10,207.74 and 2,853.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,804.06, 10,207.74 and 2,853.15 is: 4,280.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,804.06 : 10,207.74 = 2,853.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,804.06/10,207.74 = 2,853.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,804.06x = 10,207.74 × 2,853.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,804.06x = 29,124,213.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,124,213.38/6,804.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.42

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