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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,864.77, 10,291.68 and 2,966.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,864.77, 10,291.68 and 2,966.51 is: 4,447.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,864.77 : 10,291.68 = 2,966.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,864.77/10,291.68 = 2,966.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,864.77x = 10,291.68 × 2,966.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,864.77x = 30,530,320.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,530,320.18/6,864.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.39

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