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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,764.30, 10,137.78 and 2,863.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,764.30, 10,137.78 and 2,863.34 is: 4,291.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,764.30 : 10,137.78 = 2,863.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,764.30/10,137.78 = 2,863.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,764.30x = 10,137.78 × 2,863.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,764.30x = 29,027,860.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,027,860.30/6,764.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.34

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