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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,865.77, 10,294.74 and 2,184.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,865.77, 10,294.74 and 2,184.87 is: 3,276.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,865.77 : 10,294.74 = 2,184.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,865.77/10,294.74 = 2,184.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,865.77x = 10,294.74 × 2,184.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,865.77x = 22,492,668.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,492,668.58/6,865.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.06

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