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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.34, 10,292.56 and 2,965.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.34, 10,292.56 and 2,965.62 is: 4,447.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.34 : 10,292.56 = 2,965.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.34/10,292.56 = 2,965.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.34x = 10,292.56 × 2,965.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.34x = 30,523,821.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,523,821.79/6,863.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.37

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