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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,881.23, 10,314.84 and 2,715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,881.23, 10,314.84 and 2,715.52 is: 4,070.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,881.23 : 10,314.84 = 2,715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,881.23/10,314.84 = 2,715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,881.23x = 10,314.84 × 2,715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,881.23x = 28,010,154.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,010,154.32/6,881.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.52

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