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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,873.79, 10,314.93 and 2,713.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,873.79, 10,314.93 and 2,713.09 is: 4,071.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,873.79 : 10,314.93 = 2,713.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,873.79/10,314.93 = 2,713.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,873.79x = 10,314.93 × 2,713.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,873.79x = 27,985,333.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,985,333.43/6,873.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.31

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