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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,873.98, 10,314.56 and 3,753.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,873.98, 10,314.56 and 3,753.41 is: 5,632.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,873.98 : 10,314.56 = 3,753.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,873.98/10,314.56 = 3,753.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,873.98x = 10,314.56 × 3,753.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,873.98x = 38,714,702.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,714,702.31/6,873.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.06

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