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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.51, 10,282.34 and 2,908.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.51, 10,282.34 and 2,908.33 is: 4,362.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.51 : 10,282.34 = 2,908.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.51/10,282.34 = 2,908.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.51x = 10,282.34 × 2,908.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.51x = 29,904,448.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,904,448.38/6,855.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,362.10

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