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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.73, 10,288.52 and 2,702.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.73, 10,288.52 and 2,702.05 is: 4,050.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.73 : 10,288.52 = 2,702.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.73/10,288.52 = 2,702.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.73x = 10,288.52 × 2,702.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.73x = 27,800,102.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,800,102.22/6,863.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.29

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