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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,870.60, 10,298.52 and 2,923.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,870.60, 10,298.52 and 2,923.92 is: 4,382.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,870.60 : 10,298.52 = 2,923.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,870.60/10,298.52 = 2,923.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,870.60x = 10,298.52 × 2,923.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,870.60x = 30,112,048.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,112,048.60/6,870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.74

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