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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,867.54, 10,301.31 and 2,483.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,867.54, 10,301.31 and 2,483.97 is: 3,725.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,867.54 : 10,301.31 = 2,483.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,867.54/10,301.31 = 2,483.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,867.54x = 10,301.31 × 2,483.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,867.54x = 25,588,145.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,588,145.00/6,867.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.96

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