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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,868.77, 10,296.97 and 2,483.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,868.77, 10,296.97 and 2,483.16 is: 3,722.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,868.77 : 10,296.97 = 2,483.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,868.77/10,296.97 = 2,483.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,868.77x = 10,296.97 × 2,483.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,868.77x = 25,568,993.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,568,993.17/6,868.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.50

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