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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,706.14, 10,059.90 and 2,490.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,706.14, 10,059.90 and 2,490.54 is: 3,736.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,706.14 : 10,059.90 = 2,490.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,706.14/10,059.90 = 2,490.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,706.14x = 10,059.90 × 2,490.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,706.14x = 25,054,583.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,054,583.35/6,706.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.07

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