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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.70, 10,293.42 and 2,914.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.70, 10,293.42 and 2,914.92 is: 4,371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.70 : 10,293.42 = 2,914.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.70/10,293.42 = 2,914.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.70x = 10,293.42 × 2,914.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.70x = 30,004,495.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,004,495.83/6,863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.48

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