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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,902.79, 10,353.11 and 2,285.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,902.79, 10,353.11 and 2,285.79 is: 3,428.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,902.79 : 10,353.11 = 2,285.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,902.79/10,353.11 = 2,285.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,902.79x = 10,353.11 × 2,285.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,902.79x = 23,665,023.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,665,023.88/6,902.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.33

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