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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.91, 10,296.47 and 1,933.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.91, 10,296.47 and 1,933.59 is: 2,900.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.91 : 10,296.47 = 1,933.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.91/10,296.47 = 1,933.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.91x = 10,296.47 × 1,933.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.91x = 19,909,151.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,909,151.43/6,863.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,900.56

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