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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,876.39, 10,314.63 and 2,716.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,876.39, 10,314.63 and 2,716.23 is: 4,074.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,876.39 : 10,314.63 = 2,716.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,876.39/10,314.63 = 2,716.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,876.39x = 10,314.63 × 2,716.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,876.39x = 28,016,907.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,016,907.44/6,876.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.36

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