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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,868.73, 10,305.12 and 2,366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,868.73, 10,305.12 and 2,366.93 is: 3,551.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,868.73 : 10,305.12 = 2,366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,868.73/10,305.12 = 2,366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,868.73x = 10,305.12 × 2,366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,868.73x = 24,391,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,391,497.68/6,868.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.09

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