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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,873.83, 10,245.11 and 6,673.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,873.83, 10,245.11 and 6,673.35 is: 9,946.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,873.83 : 10,245.11 = 6,673.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,873.83/10,245.11 = 6,673.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,873.83x = 10,245.11 × 6,673.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,873.83x = 68,369,171.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,369,171.45/6,873.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,946.31

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