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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,865.65, 10,293.92 and 2,482.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,865.65, 10,293.92 and 2,482.54 is: 3,722.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,865.65 : 10,293.92 = 2,482.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,865.65/10,293.92 = 2,482.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,865.65x = 10,293.92 × 2,482.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,865.65x = 25,555,048.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,555,048.63/6,865.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.16

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