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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,872.48, 10,311.98 and 3,172.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,872.48, 10,311.98 and 3,172.65 is: 4,760.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,872.48 : 10,311.98 = 3,172.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,872.48/10,311.98 = 3,172.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,872.48x = 10,311.98 × 3,172.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,872.48x = 32,716,287.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,716,287.48/6,872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,760.48

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