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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,808.69, 10,214.61 and 2,857.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,808.69, 10,214.61 and 2,857.71 is: 4,287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,808.69 : 10,214.61 = 2,857.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,808.69/10,214.61 = 2,857.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,808.69x = 10,214.61 × 2,857.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,808.69x = 29,190,420.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,190,420.73/6,808.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.23

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