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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,707.28, 10,059.66 and 3,008.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,707.28, 10,059.66 and 3,008.82 is: 4,512.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,707.28 : 10,059.66 = 3,008.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,707.28/10,059.66 = 3,008.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,707.28x = 10,059.66 × 3,008.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,707.28x = 30,267,706.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,267,706.20/6,707.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.66

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