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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,860.91, 10,294.66 and 4,755.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,860.91, 10,294.66 and 4,755.79 is: 7,135.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,860.91 : 10,294.66 = 4,755.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,860.91/10,294.66 = 4,755.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,860.91x = 10,294.66 × 4,755.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,860.91x = 48,959,259.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,959,259.89/6,860.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,135.97

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