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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,971.31, 10,444.41 and 6,823.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,971.31, 10,444.41 and 6,823.70 is: 10,223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,971.31 : 10,444.41 = 6,823.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,971.31/10,444.41 = 6,823.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,971.31x = 10,444.41 × 6,823.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,971.31x = 71,269,468.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,269,468.29/6,971.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,223.25

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