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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,862.32, 10,293.48 and 2,758.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,862.32, 10,293.48 and 2,758.32 is: 4,137.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,862.32 : 10,293.48 = 2,758.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,862.32/10,293.48 = 2,758.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,862.32x = 10,293.48 × 2,758.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,862.32x = 28,392,711.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,392,711.75/6,862.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.48

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