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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,872.25, 10,301.45 and 2,709.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,872.25, 10,301.45 and 2,709.97 is: 4,062.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,872.25 : 10,301.45 = 2,709.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,872.25/10,301.45 = 2,709.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,872.25x = 10,301.45 × 2,709.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,872.25x = 27,916,581.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,916,581.15/6,872.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.22

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