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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,841.67, 10,258.38 and 2,676.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,841.67, 10,258.38 and 2,676.71 is: 4,013.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,841.67 : 10,258.38 = 2,676.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,841.67/10,258.38 = 2,676.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,841.67x = 10,258.38 × 2,676.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,841.67x = 27,458,708.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,458,708.33/6,841.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.45

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