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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,813.09, 10,215.78 and 2,368.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,813.09, 10,215.78 and 2,368.71 is: 3,551.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,813.09 : 10,215.78 = 2,368.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,813.09/10,215.78 = 2,368.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,813.09x = 10,215.78 × 2,368.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,813.09x = 24,198,220.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,198,220.24/6,813.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.72

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