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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.89, 10,283.85 and 2,476.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.89, 10,283.85 and 2,476.44 is: 3,714.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.89 : 10,283.85 = 2,476.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.89/10,283.85 = 2,476.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.89x = 10,283.85 × 2,476.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.89x = 25,467,337.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,467,337.49/6,855.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.67

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