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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.45, 10,297.74 and 2,706.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.45, 10,297.74 and 2,706.36 is: 4,060.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.45 : 10,297.74 = 2,706.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.45/10,297.74 = 2,706.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.45x = 10,297.74 × 2,706.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.45x = 27,869,367.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,869,367.49/6,863.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.55

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