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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,865.88, 10,292.70 and 2,482.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,865.88, 10,292.70 and 2,482.36 is: 3,721.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,865.88 : 10,292.70 = 2,482.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,865.88/10,292.70 = 2,482.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,865.88x = 10,292.70 × 2,482.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,865.88x = 25,550,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,550,170.35/6,865.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.33

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