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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.13, 10,295.91 and 2,486.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.13, 10,295.91 and 2,486.70 is: 3,730.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.13 : 10,295.91 = 2,486.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.13/10,295.91 = 2,486.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.13x = 10,295.91 × 2,486.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.13x = 25,602,839.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,602,839.40/6,863.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.49

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