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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,861.14, 10,291.49 and 2,698.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,861.14, 10,291.49 and 2,698.14 is: 4,047.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,861.14 : 10,291.49 = 2,698.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,861.14/10,291.49 = 2,698.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,861.14x = 10,291.49 × 2,698.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,861.14x = 27,767,867.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,767,867.34/6,861.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.12

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