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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,864.52, 10,292.46 and 2,481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,864.52, 10,292.46 and 2,481.16 is: 3,720.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,864.52 : 10,292.46 = 2,481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,864.52/10,292.46 = 2,481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,864.52x = 10,292.46 × 2,481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,864.52x = 25,537,240.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,537,240.05/6,864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.18

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