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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.03, 10,290.67 and 2,182.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.03, 10,290.67 and 2,182.17 is: 3,272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.03 : 10,290.67 = 2,182.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.03/10,290.67 = 2,182.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.03x = 10,290.67 × 2,182.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.03x = 22,455,991.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,455,991.35/6,863.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.02

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