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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,881.67, 10,316.31 and 2,496.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,881.67, 10,316.31 and 2,496.05 is: 3,741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,881.67 : 10,316.31 = 2,496.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,881.67/10,316.31 = 2,496.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,881.67x = 10,316.31 × 2,496.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,881.67x = 25,749,973.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,749,973.99/6,881.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.82

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