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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,864.27, 10,297.08 and 2,480.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,864.27, 10,297.08 and 2,480.70 is: 3,721.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,864.27 : 10,297.08 = 2,480.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,864.27/10,297.08 = 2,480.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,864.27x = 10,297.08 × 2,480.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,864.27x = 25,543,966.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,543,966.36/6,864.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.29

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