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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,858.06, 10,280.61 and 2,474.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,858.06, 10,280.61 and 2,474.34 is: 3,709.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,858.06 : 10,280.61 = 2,474.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,858.06/10,280.61 = 2,474.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,858.06x = 10,280.61 × 2,474.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,858.06x = 25,437,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,437,724.55/6,858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.17

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