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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,691.68, 10,056.96 and 4,942.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,691.68, 10,056.96 and 4,942.08 is: 7,427.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,691.68 : 10,056.96 = 4,942.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,691.68/10,056.96 = 4,942.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,691.68x = 10,056.96 × 4,942.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,691.68x = 49,702,300.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,702,300.88/6,691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,427.48

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