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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,864.89, 10,297.53 and 2,704.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,864.89, 10,297.53 and 2,704.73 is: 4,057.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,864.89 : 10,297.53 = 2,704.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,864.89/10,297.53 = 2,704.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,864.89x = 10,297.53 × 2,704.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,864.89x = 27,851,986.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,851,986.83/6,864.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.17

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