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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,864.54, 10,293.12 and 2,183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,864.54, 10,293.12 and 2,183.28 is: 3,273.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,864.54 : 10,293.12 = 2,183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,864.54/10,293.12 = 2,183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,864.54x = 10,293.12 × 2,183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,864.54x = 22,472,711.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,472,711.57/6,864.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.74

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