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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.96, 10,295.94 and 1,934.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.96, 10,295.94 and 1,934.12 is: 2,901.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.96 : 10,295.94 = 1,934.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.96/10,295.94 = 1,934.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.96x = 10,295.94 × 1,934.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.96x = 19,913,583.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,913,583.47/6,863.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.18

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