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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,878.91, 10,315.77 and 2,719.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,878.91, 10,315.77 and 2,719.83 is: 4,078.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,878.91 : 10,315.77 = 2,719.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,878.91/10,315.77 = 2,719.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,878.91x = 10,315.77 × 2,719.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,878.91x = 28,057,140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,057,140.72/6,878.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.72

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