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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,708.68, 10,063.56 and 2,091.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,708.68, 10,063.56 and 2,091.68 is: 3,137.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,708.68 : 10,063.56 = 2,091.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,708.68/10,063.56 = 2,091.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,708.68x = 10,063.56 × 2,091.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,708.68x = 21,049,747.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,049,747.18/6,708.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.69

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