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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,868.35, 10,302.50 and 2,484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,868.35, 10,302.50 and 2,484.76 is: 3,727.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,868.35 : 10,302.50 = 2,484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,868.35/10,302.50 = 2,484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,868.35x = 10,302.50 × 2,484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,868.35x = 25,599,227.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,599,227.48/6,868.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.13

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