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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,707.07, 10,055.31 and 4,236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,707.07, 10,055.31 and 4,236.68 is: 6,351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,707.07 : 10,055.31 = 4,236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,707.07/10,055.31 = 4,236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,707.07x = 10,055.31 × 4,236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,707.07x = 42,601,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,601,147.49/6,707.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,351.68

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