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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,865.70, 10,298.44 and 2,482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,865.70, 10,298.44 and 2,482.08 is: 3,723.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,865.70 : 10,298.44 = 2,482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,865.70/10,298.44 = 2,482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,865.70x = 10,298.44 × 2,482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,865.70x = 25,561,516.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,561,516.44/6,865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.08

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