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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.52, 10,295.28 and 1,669.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.52, 10,295.28 and 1,669.35 is: 2,504.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.52 : 10,295.28 = 1,669.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.52/10,295.28 = 1,669.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.52x = 10,295.28 × 1,669.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.52x = 17,186,425.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,186,425.67/6,863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.03

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