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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,857.83, 10,284.60 and 2,474.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,857.83, 10,284.60 and 2,474.71 is: 3,711.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,857.83 : 10,284.60 = 2,474.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,857.83/10,284.60 = 2,474.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,857.83x = 10,284.60 × 2,474.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,857.83x = 25,451,402.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,451,402.47/6,857.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.29

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