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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,875.28, 10,312.97 and 1,681.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,875.28, 10,312.97 and 1,681.16 is: 2,521.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,875.28 : 10,312.97 = 1,681.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,875.28/10,312.97 = 1,681.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,875.28x = 10,312.97 × 1,681.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,875.28x = 17,337,692.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,337,692.67/6,875.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,521.74

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