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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,864.65, 10,296.74 and 2,913.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,864.65, 10,296.74 and 2,913.37 is: 4,369.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,864.65 : 10,296.74 = 2,913.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,864.65/10,296.74 = 2,913.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,864.65x = 10,296.74 × 2,913.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,864.65x = 29,998,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,998,198.85/6,864.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.95

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