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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,866.51, 10,298.28 and 2,481.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,866.51, 10,298.28 and 2,481.53 is: 3,721.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,866.51 : 10,298.28 = 2,481.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,866.51/10,298.28 = 2,481.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,866.51x = 10,298.28 × 2,481.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,866.51x = 25,555,490.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,555,490.77/6,866.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.76

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