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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,850.73, 10,270.29 and 2,901.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,850.73, 10,270.29 and 2,901.83 is: 4,350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,850.73 : 10,270.29 = 2,901.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,850.73/10,270.29 = 2,901.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,850.73x = 10,270.29 × 2,901.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,850.73x = 29,802,635.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,802,635.63/6,850.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.29

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