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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,864.27, 10,290.93 and 2,966.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,864.27, 10,290.93 and 2,966.01 is: 4,446.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,864.27 : 10,290.93 = 2,966.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,864.27/10,290.93 = 2,966.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,864.27x = 10,290.93 × 2,966.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,864.27x = 30,523,001.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,523,001.29/6,864.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.65

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