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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,858.58, 10,289.04 and 2,476.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,858.58, 10,289.04 and 2,476.48 is: 3,715.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,858.58 : 10,289.04 = 2,476.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,858.58/10,289.04 = 2,476.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,858.58x = 10,289.04 × 2,476.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,858.58x = 25,480,601.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,480,601.78/6,858.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.14

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