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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,870.69, 10,301.99 and 2,707.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,870.69, 10,301.99 and 2,707.29 is: 4,059.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,870.69 : 10,301.99 = 2,707.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,870.69/10,301.99 = 2,707.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,870.69x = 10,301.99 × 2,707.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,870.69x = 27,890,460.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,890,460.97/6,870.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.34

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