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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.14, 10,280.58 and 2,472.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.14, 10,280.58 and 2,472.02 is: 3,707.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.14 : 10,280.58 = 2,472.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.14/10,280.58 = 2,472.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.14x = 10,280.58 × 2,472.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.14x = 25,413,815.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,413,815.80/6,855.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.27

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