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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,860.71, 10,288.99 and 2,180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,860.71, 10,288.99 and 2,180.53 is: 3,270.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,860.71 : 10,288.99 = 2,180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,860.71/10,288.99 = 2,180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,860.71x = 10,288.99 × 2,180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,860.71x = 22,435,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,435,451.36/6,860.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.14

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