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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,858.78, 10,258.77 and 6,360.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,858.78, 10,258.77 and 6,360.78 is: 9,513.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,858.78 : 10,258.77 = 6,360.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,858.78/10,258.77 = 6,360.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,858.78x = 10,258.77 × 6,360.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,858.78x = 65,253,779.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,253,779.04/6,858.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,513.90

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