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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,857.55, 10,286.32 and 1,927.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,857.55, 10,286.32 and 1,927.08 is: 2,890.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,857.55 : 10,286.32 = 1,927.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,857.55/10,286.32 = 1,927.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,857.55x = 10,286.32 × 1,927.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,857.55x = 19,822,561.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,822,561.55/6,857.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.62

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