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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,857.76, 10,284.51 and 2,474.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,857.76, 10,284.51 and 2,474.65 is: 3,711.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,857.76 : 10,284.51 = 2,474.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,857.76/10,284.51 = 2,474.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,857.76x = 10,284.51 × 2,474.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,857.76x = 25,450,562.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,450,562.67/6,857.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.21

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