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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,705.28, 10,057.94 and 2,755.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,705.28, 10,057.94 and 2,755.52 is: 4,133.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,705.28 : 10,057.94 = 2,755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,705.28/10,057.94 = 2,755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,705.28x = 10,057.94 × 2,755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,705.28x = 27,714,854.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,714,854.83/6,705.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.29

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