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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,865.44, 10,298.36 and 4,755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,865.44, 10,298.36 and 4,755 is: 7,132.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,865.44 : 10,298.36 = 4,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,865.44/10,298.36 = 4,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,865.44x = 10,298.36 × 4,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,865.44x = 48,968,701.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,968,701.80/6,865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,132.64

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