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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,867.59, 10,301.40 and 1,673.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,867.59, 10,301.40 and 1,673.42 is: 2,510.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,867.59 : 10,301.40 = 1,673.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,867.59/10,301.40 = 1,673.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,867.59x = 10,301.40 × 1,673.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,867.59x = 17,238,517.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,238,517.28/6,867.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.13

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