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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,868.13, 10,301.99 and 2,916.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,868.13, 10,301.99 and 2,916.86 is: 4,375.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,868.13 : 10,301.99 = 2,916.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,868.13/10,301.99 = 2,916.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,868.13x = 10,301.99 × 2,916.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,868.13x = 30,049,396.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,049,396.46/6,868.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.20

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