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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,858.96, 10,285.56 and 2,698.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,858.96, 10,285.56 and 2,698.34 is: 4,046.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,858.96 : 10,285.56 = 2,698.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,858.96/10,285.56 = 2,698.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,858.96x = 10,285.56 × 2,698.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,858.96x = 27,753,886.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,753,886.54/6,858.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.37

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