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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,875.40, 10,314.27 and 2,713.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,875.40, 10,314.27 and 2,713.23 is: 4,070.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,875.40 : 10,314.27 = 2,713.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,875.40/10,314.27 = 2,713.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,875.40x = 10,314.27 × 2,713.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,875.40x = 27,984,986.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,984,986.79/6,875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.31

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