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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.23, 10,282.85 and 2,472.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.23, 10,282.85 and 2,472.69 is: 3,709.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.23 : 10,282.85 = 2,472.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.23/10,282.85 = 2,472.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.23x = 10,282.85 × 2,472.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.23x = 25,426,317.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,426,317.35/6,855.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.04

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