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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.67, 10,309.28 and 4,095.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.67, 10,309.28 and 4,095.74 is: 6,151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.67 : 10,309.28 = 4,095.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.67/10,309.28 = 4,095.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.67x = 10,309.28 × 4,095.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.67x = 42,224,130.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,224,130.47/6,863.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,151.83

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