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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,870.06, 10,304.16 and 2,921.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,870.06, 10,304.16 and 2,921.82 is: 4,382.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,870.06 : 10,304.16 = 2,921.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,870.06/10,304.16 = 2,921.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,870.06x = 10,304.16 × 2,921.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,870.06x = 30,106,900.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,106,900.77/6,870.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.33

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