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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,871.69, 10,303.48 and 2,708.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,871.69, 10,303.48 and 2,708.29 is: 4,060.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,871.69 : 10,303.48 = 2,708.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,871.69/10,303.48 = 2,708.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,871.69x = 10,303.48 × 2,708.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,871.69x = 27,904,811.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,904,811.85/6,871.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.84

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