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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,865, 10,297.50 and 2,761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,865, 10,297.50 and 2,761 is: 4,141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,865 : 10,297.50 = 2,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,865/10,297.50 = 2,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,865x = 10,297.50 × 2,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,865x = 28,431,397.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,431,397.50/6,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.50

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