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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,881.93, 10,327.01 and 2,499.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,881.93, 10,327.01 and 2,499.74 is: 3,751.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,881.93 : 10,327.01 = 2,499.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,881.93/10,327.01 = 2,499.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,881.93x = 10,327.01 × 2,499.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,881.93x = 25,814,775.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,814,775.84/6,881.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.10

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