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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,865.62, 10,292.32 and 2,482.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,865.62, 10,292.32 and 2,482.10 is: 3,720.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,865.62 : 10,292.32 = 2,482.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,865.62/10,292.32 = 2,482.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,865.62x = 10,292.32 × 2,482.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,865.62x = 25,546,567.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,546,567.47/6,865.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.94

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