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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.76, 10,291.74 and 2,182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.76, 10,291.74 and 2,182.86 is: 3,273.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.76 : 10,291.74 = 2,182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.76/10,291.74 = 2,182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.76x = 10,291.74 × 2,182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.76x = 22,465,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,465,427.58/6,863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.05

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