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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,706.59, 10,060.46 and 2,758.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,706.59, 10,060.46 and 2,758.08 is: 4,137.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,706.59 : 10,060.46 = 2,758.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,706.59/10,060.46 = 2,758.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,706.59x = 10,060.46 × 2,758.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,706.59x = 27,747,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,747,553.52/6,706.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.36

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