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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,873.57, 10,315.80 and 2,714.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,873.57, 10,315.80 and 2,714.62 is: 4,074.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,873.57 : 10,315.80 = 2,714.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,873.57/10,315.80 = 2,714.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,873.57x = 10,315.80 × 2,714.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,873.57x = 28,003,477.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,003,477.00/6,873.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.08

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