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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.04, 10,297.02 and 2,700.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.04, 10,297.02 and 2,700.74 is: 4,052.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.04 : 10,297.02 = 2,700.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.04/10,297.02 = 2,700.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.04x = 10,297.02 × 2,700.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.04x = 27,809,573.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,809,573.79/6,863.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.08

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