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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,870.84, 10,305.99 and 2,709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,870.84, 10,305.99 and 2,709.60 is: 4,064.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,870.84 : 10,305.99 = 2,709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,870.84/10,305.99 = 2,709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,870.84x = 10,305.99 × 2,709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,870.84x = 27,925,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,925,110.50/6,870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.29

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