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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,868.65, 10,297.19 and 4,782.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,868.65, 10,297.19 and 4,782.50 is: 7,169.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,868.65 : 10,297.19 = 4,782.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,868.65/10,297.19 = 4,782.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,868.65x = 10,297.19 × 4,782.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,868.65x = 49,246,235.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,246,235.78/6,868.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,169.71

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