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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,876.95, 10,315.46 and 2,927.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,876.95, 10,315.46 and 2,927.65 is: 4,391.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,876.95 : 10,315.46 = 2,927.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,876.95/10,315.46 = 2,927.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,876.95x = 10,315.46 × 2,927.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,876.95x = 30,200,056.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,200,056.47/6,876.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.49

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