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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,857.20, 10,285.72 and 1,663.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,857.20, 10,285.72 and 1,663.08 is: 2,494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,857.20 : 10,285.72 = 1,663.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,857.20/10,285.72 = 1,663.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,857.20x = 10,285.72 × 1,663.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,857.20x = 17,105,975.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,105,975.22/6,857.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.60

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