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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,707.46, 10,059.68 and 2,757.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,707.46, 10,059.68 and 2,757.72 is: 4,135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,707.46 : 10,059.68 = 2,757.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,707.46/10,059.68 = 2,757.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,707.46x = 10,059.68 × 2,757.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,707.46x = 27,741,780.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,741,780.73/6,707.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.96

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