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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,821.73, 10,173.25 and 6,065.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,821.73, 10,173.25 and 6,065.76 is: 9,045.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,821.73 : 10,173.25 = 6,065.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,821.73/10,173.25 = 6,065.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,821.73x = 10,173.25 × 6,065.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,821.73x = 61,708,546.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,708,546.49/6,821.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,045.88

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