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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,782.13, 10,170.77 and 5,324.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,782.13, 10,170.77 and 5,324.13 is: 7,984.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,782.13 : 10,170.77 = 5,324.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,782.13/10,170.77 = 5,324.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,782.13x = 10,170.77 × 5,324.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,782.13x = 54,150,475.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,150,475.06/6,782.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,984.29

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