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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,856.41, 10,280.01 and 2,473.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,856.41, 10,280.01 and 2,473.29 is: 3,708.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,856.41 : 10,280.01 = 2,473.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,856.41/10,280.01 = 2,473.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,856.41x = 10,280.01 × 2,473.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,856.41x = 25,425,445.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,425,445.93/6,856.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.27

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