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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.58, 10,295.99 and 2,184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.58, 10,295.99 and 2,184.62 is: 3,277.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.58 : 10,295.99 = 2,184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.58/10,295.99 = 2,184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.58x = 10,295.99 × 2,184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.58x = 22,492,763.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,492,763.27/6,863.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.12

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