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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,879.06, 10,316.67 and 2,135.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,879.06, 10,316.67 and 2,135.67 is: 3,202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,879.06 : 10,316.67 = 2,135.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,879.06/10,316.67 = 2,135.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,879.06x = 10,316.67 × 2,135.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,879.06x = 22,033,002.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,033,002.62/6,879.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.91

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