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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.68, 10,293.92 and 1,933.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.68, 10,293.92 and 1,933.80 is: 2,900.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.68 : 10,293.92 = 1,933.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.68/10,293.92 = 1,933.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.68x = 10,293.92 × 1,933.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.68x = 19,906,382.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,906,382.50/6,863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,900.25

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