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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,865.36, 10,298.04 and 4,675.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,865.36, 10,298.04 and 4,675.62 is: 7,013.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,865.36 : 10,298.04 = 4,675.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,865.36/10,298.04 = 4,675.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,865.36x = 10,298.04 × 4,675.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,865.36x = 48,149,742.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,149,742.87/6,865.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,013.44

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