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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,851.23, 10,276.85 and 2,903.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,851.23, 10,276.85 and 2,903.11 is: 4,354.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,851.23 : 10,276.85 = 2,903.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,851.23/10,276.85 = 2,903.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,851.23x = 10,276.85 × 2,903.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,851.23x = 29,834,811.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,834,811.49/6,851.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.67

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