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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,847.70, 10,273.05 and 2,687.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,847.70, 10,273.05 and 2,687.70 is: 4,032.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,847.70 : 10,273.05 = 2,687.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,847.70/10,273.05 = 2,687.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,847.70x = 10,273.05 × 2,687.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,847.70x = 27,610,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,610,876.49/6,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.14

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