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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.82, 10,295.73 and 2,184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.82, 10,295.73 and 2,184.54 is: 3,276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.82 : 10,295.73 = 2,184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.82/10,295.73 = 2,184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.82x = 10,295.73 × 2,184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.82x = 22,491,434.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,491,434.01/6,863.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.81

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