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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,857.98, 10,286.76 and 1,927.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,857.98, 10,286.76 and 1,927.54 is: 2,891.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,857.98 : 10,286.76 = 1,927.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,857.98/10,286.76 = 1,927.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,857.98x = 10,286.76 × 1,927.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,857.98x = 19,828,141.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,828,141.37/6,857.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.25

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