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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,704.87, 10,060.55 and 2,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,704.87, 10,060.55 and 2,759.04 is: 4,139.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,704.87 : 10,060.55 = 2,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,704.87/10,060.55 = 2,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,704.87x = 10,060.55 × 2,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,704.87x = 27,757,459.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,757,459.87/6,704.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.90

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