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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,843.19, 10,265.22 and 2,893.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,843.19, 10,265.22 and 2,893.71 is: 4,340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,843.19 : 10,265.22 = 2,893.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,843.19/10,265.22 = 2,893.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,843.19x = 10,265.22 × 2,893.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,843.19x = 29,704,569.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,704,569.77/6,843.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.75

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