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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,873.25, 10,302.94 and 2,710.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,873.25, 10,302.94 and 2,710.97 is: 4,063.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,873.25 : 10,302.94 = 2,710.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,873.25/10,302.94 = 2,710.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,873.25x = 10,302.94 × 2,710.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,873.25x = 27,930,961.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,930,961.25/6,873.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.72

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