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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,870.03, 10,298.12 and 2,708.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,870.03, 10,298.12 and 2,708.43 is: 4,059.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,870.03 : 10,298.12 = 2,708.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,870.03/10,298.12 = 2,708.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,870.03x = 10,298.12 × 2,708.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,870.03x = 27,891,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,891,743.92/6,870.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.92

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