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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,867.65, 10,301.45 and 2,485.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,867.65, 10,301.45 and 2,485.10 is: 3,727.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,867.65 : 10,301.45 = 2,485.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,867.65/10,301.45 = 2,485.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,867.65x = 10,301.45 × 2,485.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,867.65x = 25,600,069.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,600,069.46/6,867.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.63

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