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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,876.70, 10,315.62 and 2,197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,876.70, 10,315.62 and 2,197.37 is: 3,296.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,876.70 : 10,315.62 = 2,197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,876.70/10,315.62 = 2,197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,876.70x = 10,315.62 × 2,197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,876.70x = 22,667,259.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,667,259.71/6,876.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.24

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