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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,707.59, 10,061.96 and 2,759.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,707.59, 10,061.96 and 2,759.08 is: 4,138.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,707.59 : 10,061.96 = 2,759.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,707.59/10,061.96 = 2,759.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,707.59x = 10,061.96 × 2,759.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,707.59x = 27,761,752.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,761,752.60/6,707.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.86

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