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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,865.72, 10,298.44 and 1,671.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,865.72, 10,298.44 and 1,671.56 is: 2,507.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,865.72 : 10,298.44 = 1,671.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,865.72/10,298.44 = 1,671.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,865.72x = 10,298.44 × 1,671.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,865.72x = 17,214,460.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,214,460.37/6,865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.31

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