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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,870.30, 10,305.45 and 3,954.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,870.30, 10,305.45 and 3,954.30 is: 5,931.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,870.30 : 10,305.45 = 3,954.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,870.30/10,305.45 = 3,954.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,870.30x = 10,305.45 × 3,954.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,870.30x = 40,750,840.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,750,840.94/6,870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,931.45

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