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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.67, 10,295.46 and 2,970.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.67, 10,295.46 and 2,970.81 is: 4,456.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.67 : 10,295.46 = 2,970.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.67/10,295.46 = 2,970.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.67x = 10,295.46 × 2,970.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.67x = 30,585,855.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,585,855.52/6,863.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,456.20

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