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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.53, 10,274.97 and 2,905.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.53, 10,274.97 and 2,905.26 is: 4,354.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.53 : 10,274.97 = 2,905.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.53/10,274.97 = 2,905.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.53x = 10,274.97 × 2,905.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.53x = 29,851,459.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,851,459.34/6,855.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.37

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