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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,853.15, 10,279.44 and 4,767.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,853.15, 10,279.44 and 4,767.13 is: 7,150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,853.15 : 10,279.44 = 4,767.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,853.15/10,279.44 = 4,767.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,853.15x = 10,279.44 × 4,767.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,853.15x = 49,003,426.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,003,426.81/6,853.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,150.50

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