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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,852.60, 10,279.97 and 2,903.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,852.60, 10,279.97 and 2,903.86 is: 4,356.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,852.60 : 10,279.97 = 2,903.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,852.60/10,279.97 = 2,903.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,852.60x = 10,279.97 × 2,903.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,852.60x = 29,851,593.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,851,593.68/6,852.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.24

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