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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,873.98, 10,311.78 and 5,153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,873.98, 10,311.78 and 5,153.54 is: 7,730.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,873.98 : 10,311.78 = 5,153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,873.98/10,311.78 = 5,153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,873.98x = 10,311.78 × 5,153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,873.98x = 53,142,170.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,142,170.70/6,873.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,730.92

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