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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,875.42, 10,304.66 and 2,711.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,875.42, 10,304.66 and 2,711.24 is: 4,063.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,875.42 : 10,304.66 = 2,711.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,875.42/10,304.66 = 2,711.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,875.42x = 10,304.66 × 2,711.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,875.42x = 27,938,406.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,938,406.38/6,875.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.52

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