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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,909.83, 10,357.04 and 2,748.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,909.83, 10,357.04 and 2,748.72 is: 4,120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,909.83 : 10,357.04 = 2,748.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,909.83/10,357.04 = 2,748.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,909.83x = 10,357.04 × 2,748.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,909.83x = 28,468,589.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,468,589.25/6,909.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.02

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