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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,874.41, 10,304.69 and 2,717.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,874.41, 10,304.69 and 2,717.37 is: 4,073.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,874.41 : 10,304.69 = 2,717.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,874.41/10,304.69 = 2,717.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,874.41x = 10,304.69 × 2,717.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,874.41x = 28,001,655.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,001,655.47/6,874.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.32

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