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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,868.67, 10,307.21 and 2,707.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,868.67, 10,307.21 and 2,707.97 is: 4,063.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,868.67 : 10,307.21 = 2,707.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,868.67/10,307.21 = 2,707.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,868.67x = 10,307.21 × 2,707.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,868.67x = 27,911,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,911,550.39/6,868.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.61

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