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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,875.61, 10,315.26 and 2,493.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,875.61, 10,315.26 and 2,493.74 is: 3,741.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,875.61 : 10,315.26 = 2,493.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,875.61/10,315.26 = 2,493.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,875.61x = 10,315.26 × 2,493.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,875.61x = 25,723,524.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,723,524.90/6,875.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.27

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