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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,303, 31,959.70 and 6,711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,303, 31,959.70 and 6,711 is: 10,068.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,303 : 31,959.70 = 6,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,303/31,959.70 = 6,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,303x = 31,959.70 × 6,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,303x = 214,481,546.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,481,546.70/21,303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,068.14

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