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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,870.37, 10,305.58 and 1,676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,870.37, 10,305.58 and 1,676.24 is: 2,514.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,870.37 : 10,305.58 = 1,676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,870.37/10,305.58 = 1,676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,870.37x = 10,305.58 × 1,676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,870.37x = 17,274,669.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,274,669.46/6,870.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.37

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