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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,707.63, 10,061.72 and 3,195.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,707.63, 10,061.72 and 3,195.83 is: 4,793.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,707.63 : 10,061.72 = 3,195.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,707.63/10,061.72 = 3,195.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,707.63x = 10,061.72 × 3,195.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,707.63x = 32,155,546.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,155,546.63/6,707.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,793.88

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