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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.10, 10,293.84 and 2,183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.10, 10,293.84 and 2,183.10 is: 3,274.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.10 : 10,293.84 = 2,183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.10/10,293.84 = 2,183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.10x = 10,293.84 × 2,183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.10x = 22,472,482.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,472,482.10/6,863.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.39

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