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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,868.39, 10,296.51 and 2,970.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,868.39, 10,296.51 and 2,970.67 is: 4,453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,868.39 : 10,296.51 = 2,970.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,868.39/10,296.51 = 2,970.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,868.39x = 10,296.51 × 2,970.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,868.39x = 30,587,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,587,533.36/6,868.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.38

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