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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.55, 10,298.77 and 2,706.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.55, 10,298.77 and 2,706.54 is: 4,061.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.55 : 10,298.77 = 2,706.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.55/10,298.77 = 2,706.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.55x = 10,298.77 × 2,706.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.55x = 27,873,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,873,987.57/6,863.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.16

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