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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,874.98, 10,313.39 and 3,362.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,874.98, 10,313.39 and 3,362.59 is: 5,044.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,874.98 : 10,313.39 = 3,362.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,874.98/10,313.39 = 3,362.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,874.98x = 10,313.39 × 3,362.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,874.98x = 34,679,702.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,679,702.08/6,874.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.33

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