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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,858.82, 10,286.11 and 2,475.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,858.82, 10,286.11 and 2,475.72 is: 3,712.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,858.82 : 10,286.11 = 2,475.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,858.82/10,286.11 = 2,475.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,858.82x = 10,286.11 × 2,475.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,858.82x = 25,465,528.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,465,528.25/6,858.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.81

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