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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,865.68, 10,295.82 and 2,423.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,865.68, 10,295.82 and 2,423.10 is: 3,633.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,865.68 : 10,295.82 = 2,423.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,865.68/10,295.82 = 2,423.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,865.68x = 10,295.82 × 2,423.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,865.68x = 24,947,801.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,947,801.44/6,865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.70

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