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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,864, 10,294.62 and 4,053.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,864, 10,294.62 and 4,053.88 is: 6,080.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,864 : 10,294.62 = 4,053.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,864/10,294.62 = 4,053.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,864x = 10,294.62 × 4,053.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,864x = 41,733,154.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,733,154.13/6,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,080.00

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