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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,864.52, 10,296.76 and 2,481.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,864.52, 10,296.76 and 2,481.98 is: 3,722.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,864.52 : 10,296.76 = 2,481.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,864.52/10,296.76 = 2,481.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,864.52x = 10,296.76 × 2,481.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,864.52x = 25,556,352.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,556,352.38/6,864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.96

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