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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,814.18, 10,216.88 and 2,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,814.18, 10,216.88 and 2,868 is: 4,300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,814.18 : 10,216.88 = 2,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,814.18/10,216.88 = 2,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,814.18x = 10,216.88 × 2,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,814.18x = 29,302,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,302,011.84/6,814.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.15

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