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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.93, 10,299.33 and 2,706.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.93, 10,299.33 and 2,706.92 is: 4,061.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.93 : 10,299.33 = 2,706.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.93/10,299.33 = 2,706.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.93x = 10,299.33 × 2,706.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.93x = 27,879,410.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,879,410.87/6,863.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.73

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