Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,862.96, 10,294.44 and 2,758
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,862.96, 10,294.44 and 2,758 is: 4,137
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,862.96 : 10,294.44 = 2,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,862.96/10,294.44 = 2,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,862.96x = 10,294.44 × 2,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,862.96x = 28,392,065.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,392,065.52/6,862.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,137
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