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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.28, 10,292.18 and 2,478.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.28, 10,292.18 and 2,478.34 is: 3,716.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.28 : 10,292.18 = 2,478.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.28/10,292.18 = 2,478.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.28x = 10,292.18 × 2,478.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.28x = 25,507,521.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,507,521.38/6,863.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.52

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