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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.27, 10,289.43 and 2,965.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.27, 10,289.43 and 2,965.01 is: 4,445.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.27 : 10,289.43 = 2,965.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.27/10,289.43 = 2,965.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.27x = 10,289.43 × 2,965.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.27x = 30,508,211.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,508,211.40/6,863.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.15

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