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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.94, 10,291.86 and 2,700.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.94, 10,291.86 and 2,700.54 is: 4,049.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.94 : 10,291.86 = 2,700.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.94/10,291.86 = 2,700.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.94x = 10,291.86 × 2,700.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.94x = 27,793,579.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,793,579.60/6,863.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.22

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