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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.66, 10,279.53 and 2,690.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.66, 10,279.53 and 2,690.81 is: 4,034.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.66 : 10,279.53 = 2,690.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.66/10,279.53 = 2,690.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.66x = 10,279.53 × 2,690.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.66x = 27,660,210.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,660,210.72/6,855.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.65

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