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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,870.98, 10,305.63 and 2,923.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,870.98, 10,305.63 and 2,923.83 is: 4,385.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,870.98 : 10,305.63 = 2,923.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,870.98/10,305.63 = 2,923.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,870.98x = 10,305.63 × 2,923.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,870.98x = 30,131,882.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,131,882.48/6,870.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.38

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