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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,868.60, 10,302.90 and 2,486.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,868.60, 10,302.90 and 2,486.20 is: 3,729.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,868.60 : 10,302.90 = 2,486.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,868.60/10,302.90 = 2,486.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,868.60x = 10,302.90 × 2,486.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,868.60x = 25,615,069.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,615,069.98/6,868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.30

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