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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,871.91, 10,292.27 and 4,373.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,871.91, 10,292.27 and 4,373.09 is: 6,549.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,871.91 : 10,292.27 = 4,373.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,871.91/10,292.27 = 4,373.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,871.91x = 10,292.27 × 4,373.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,871.91x = 45,008,971.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,008,971.55/6,871.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,549.70

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