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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,852.70, 10,279.11 and 2,467.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,852.70, 10,279.11 and 2,467.09 is: 3,700.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,852.70 : 10,279.11 = 2,467.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,852.70/10,279.11 = 2,467.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,852.70x = 10,279.11 × 2,467.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,852.70x = 25,359,489.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,359,489.49/6,852.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.66

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