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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,803.31, 10,209.53 and 2,908.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,803.31, 10,209.53 and 2,908.63 is: 4,364.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,803.31 : 10,209.53 = 2,908.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,803.31/10,209.53 = 2,908.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,803.31x = 10,209.53 × 2,908.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,803.31x = 29,695,745.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,695,745.24/6,803.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.90

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