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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,875.34, 10,312.74 and 2,714.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,875.34, 10,312.74 and 2,714.10 is: 4,071.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,875.34 : 10,312.74 = 2,714.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,875.34/10,312.74 = 2,714.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,875.34x = 10,312.74 × 2,714.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,875.34x = 27,989,807.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,989,807.63/6,875.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.04

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