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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,709.23, 10,053.59 and 2,811.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,709.23, 10,053.59 and 2,811.51 is: 4,212.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,709.23 : 10,053.59 = 2,811.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,709.23/10,053.59 = 2,811.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,709.23x = 10,053.59 × 2,811.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,709.23x = 28,265,754.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,265,754.76/6,709.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.97

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