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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,873.41, 10,309.58 and 2,431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,873.41, 10,309.58 and 2,431.52 is: 3,647.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,873.41 : 10,309.58 = 2,431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,873.41/10,309.58 = 2,431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,873.41x = 10,309.58 × 2,431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,873.41x = 25,067,934.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,067,934.04/6,873.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.09

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