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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,869.67, 10,297.56 and 2,708.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,869.67, 10,297.56 and 2,708.07 is: 4,059.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,869.67 : 10,297.56 = 2,708.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,869.67/10,297.56 = 2,708.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,869.67x = 10,297.56 × 2,708.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,869.67x = 27,886,513.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,886,513.31/6,869.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.37

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