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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,701.93, 10,007.76 and 5,471.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,701.93, 10,007.76 and 5,471.73 is: 8,170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,701.93 : 10,007.76 = 5,471.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,701.93/10,007.76 = 5,471.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,701.93x = 10,007.76 × 5,471.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,701.93x = 54,759,760.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,759,760.62/6,701.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,170.75

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