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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,872.17, 10,307.41 and 2,925.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,872.17, 10,307.41 and 2,925.02 is: 4,387.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,872.17 : 10,307.41 = 2,925.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,872.17/10,307.41 = 2,925.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,872.17x = 10,307.41 × 2,925.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,872.17x = 30,149,380.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,149,380.40/6,872.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.17

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