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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,867.67, 10,294.55 and 2,706.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,867.67, 10,294.55 and 2,706.06 is: 4,056.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,867.67 : 10,294.55 = 2,706.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,867.67/10,294.55 = 2,706.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,867.67x = 10,294.55 × 2,706.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,867.67x = 27,857,618.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,857,618.50/6,867.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.34

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