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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,866.63, 10,299.95 and 2,483.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,866.63, 10,299.95 and 2,483.99 is: 3,725.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,866.63 : 10,299.95 = 2,483.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,866.63/10,299.95 = 2,483.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,866.63x = 10,299.95 × 2,483.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,866.63x = 25,584,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,584,972.80/6,866.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.99

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