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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,865.78, 10,299.12 and 2,483.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,865.78, 10,299.12 and 2,483.26 is: 3,725.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,865.78 : 10,299.12 = 2,483.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,865.78/10,299.12 = 2,483.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,865.78x = 10,299.12 × 2,483.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,865.78x = 25,575,392.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,575,392.73/6,865.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.05

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