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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,875.06, 10,313.97 and 2,717.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,875.06, 10,313.97 and 2,717.03 is: 4,076.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,875.06 : 10,313.97 = 2,717.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,875.06/10,313.97 = 2,717.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,875.06x = 10,313.97 × 2,717.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,875.06x = 28,023,365.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,023,365.91/6,875.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.09

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