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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,296.87, 10,875.99 and 6,881.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,296.87, 10,875.99 and 6,881.73 is: 10,257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,296.87 : 10,875.99 = 6,881.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,296.87/10,875.99 = 6,881.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,296.87x = 10,875.99 × 6,881.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,296.87x = 74,845,626.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,845,626.66/7,296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,257.22

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