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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.93, 10,283.18 and 2,695.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.93, 10,283.18 and 2,695.37 is: 4,042.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.93 : 10,283.18 = 2,695.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.93/10,283.18 = 2,695.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.93x = 10,283.18 × 2,695.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.93x = 27,716,909.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,716,909.98/6,855.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.76

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