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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,873.26, 10,309.88 and 2,976.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,873.26, 10,309.88 and 2,976.75 is: 4,465.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,873.26 : 10,309.88 = 2,976.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,873.26/10,309.88 = 2,976.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,873.26x = 10,309.88 × 2,976.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,873.26x = 30,689,942.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,689,942.73/6,873.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.13

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