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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.22, 10,279.93 and 2,694.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.22, 10,279.93 and 2,694.57 is: 4,040.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.22 : 10,279.93 = 2,694.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.22/10,279.93 = 2,694.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.22x = 10,279.93 × 2,694.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.22x = 27,699,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,699,939.38/6,855.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.71

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