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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,864.29, 10,292.75 and 2,183.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,864.29, 10,292.75 and 2,183.03 is: 3,273.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,864.29 : 10,292.75 = 2,183.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,864.29/10,292.75 = 2,183.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,864.29x = 10,292.75 × 2,183.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,864.29x = 22,469,319.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,469,319.65/6,864.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.37

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