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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.44, 10,283.15 and 2,472.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.44, 10,283.15 and 2,472.83 is: 3,709.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.44 : 10,283.15 = 2,472.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.44/10,283.15 = 2,472.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.44x = 10,283.15 × 2,472.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.44x = 25,428,475.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,428,475.14/6,855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.24

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