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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,708.28, 10,064.34 and 2,091.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,708.28, 10,064.34 and 2,091.32 is: 3,137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,708.28 : 10,064.34 = 2,091.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,708.28/10,064.34 = 2,091.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,708.28x = 10,064.34 × 2,091.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,708.28x = 21,047,755.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,047,755.53/6,708.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.58

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