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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,873.48, 10,311.03 and 5,153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,873.48, 10,311.03 and 5,153.04 is: 7,730.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,873.48 : 10,311.03 = 5,153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,873.48/10,311.03 = 5,153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,873.48x = 10,311.03 × 5,153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,873.48x = 53,133,150.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,133,150.03/6,873.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,730.17

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