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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,759.47, 10,140.33 and 2,863.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,759.47, 10,140.33 and 2,863.91 is: 4,296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,759.47 : 10,140.33 = 2,863.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,759.47/10,140.33 = 2,863.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,759.47x = 10,140.33 × 2,863.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,759.47x = 29,040,992.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,040,992.49/6,759.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.34

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