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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,912.93, 10,369.43 and 1,718.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,912.93, 10,369.43 and 1,718.81 is: 2,578.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,912.93 : 10,369.43 = 1,718.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,912.93/10,369.43 = 1,718.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,912.93x = 10,369.43 × 1,718.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,912.93x = 17,823,032.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,823,032.43/6,912.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.22

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