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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,705.14, 10,060.95 and 2,759.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,705.14, 10,060.95 and 2,759.31 is: 4,140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,705.14 : 10,060.95 = 2,759.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,705.14/10,060.95 = 2,759.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,705.14x = 10,060.95 × 2,759.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,705.14x = 27,761,231.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,761,231.87/6,705.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.29

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