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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,808.95, 10,217.51 and 2,913.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,808.95, 10,217.51 and 2,913.36 is: 4,371.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,808.95 : 10,217.51 = 2,913.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,808.95/10,217.51 = 2,913.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,808.95x = 10,217.51 × 2,913.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,808.95x = 29,767,270.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,767,270.37/6,808.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.79

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