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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,811.98, 10,217.97 and 2,913.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,811.98, 10,217.97 and 2,913.86 is: 4,370.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,811.98 : 10,217.97 = 2,913.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,811.98/10,217.97 = 2,913.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,811.98x = 10,217.97 × 2,913.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,811.98x = 29,773,682.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,773,682.97/6,811.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.78

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