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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,870.08, 10,279.36 and 4,098.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,870.08, 10,279.36 and 4,098.24 is: 6,131.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,870.08 : 10,279.36 = 4,098.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,870.08/10,279.36 = 4,098.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,870.08x = 10,279.36 × 4,098.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,870.08x = 42,127,284.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,127,284.33/6,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,131.99

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