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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,875.72, 10,313.28 and 3,176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,875.72, 10,313.28 and 3,176.72 is: 4,764.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,875.72 : 10,313.28 = 3,176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,875.72/10,313.28 = 3,176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,875.72x = 10,313.28 × 3,176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,875.72x = 32,762,402.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,762,402.84/6,875.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.94

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