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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,868.29, 10,306.67 and 2,707.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,868.29, 10,306.67 and 2,707.58 is: 4,063.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,868.29 : 10,306.67 = 2,707.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,868.29/10,306.67 = 2,707.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,868.29x = 10,306.67 × 2,707.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,868.29x = 27,906,068.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,906,068.49/6,868.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.03

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