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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,707.40, 10,041.90 and 6,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,707.40, 10,041.90 and 6,016.20 is: 9,007.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,707.40 : 10,041.90 = 6,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,707.40/10,041.90 = 6,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,707.40x = 10,041.90 × 6,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,707.40x = 60,414,078.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,414,078.78/6,707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.08

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