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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,868.63, 10,302.95 and 2,485.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,868.63, 10,302.95 and 2,485.99 is: 3,728.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,868.63 : 10,302.95 = 2,485.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,868.63/10,302.95 = 2,485.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,868.63x = 10,302.95 × 2,485.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,868.63x = 25,613,030.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,613,030.67/6,868.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.99

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