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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,881.29, 10,301.41 and 6,763.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,881.29, 10,301.41 and 6,763.74 is: 10,125.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,881.29 : 10,301.41 = 6,763.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,881.29/10,301.41 = 6,763.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,881.29x = 10,301.41 × 6,763.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,881.29x = 69,676,058.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,676,058.87/6,881.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,125.44

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