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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,875.21, 10,315.12 and 2,717.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,875.21, 10,315.12 and 2,717.18 is: 4,076.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,875.21 : 10,315.12 = 2,717.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,875.21/10,315.12 = 2,717.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,875.21x = 10,315.12 × 2,717.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,875.21x = 28,028,009.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,028,009.05/6,875.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.68

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