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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,709.42, 10,062.96 and 1,779.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,709.42, 10,062.96 and 1,779.55 is: 2,669.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,709.42 : 10,062.96 = 1,779.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,709.42/10,062.96 = 1,779.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,709.42x = 10,062.96 × 1,779.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,709.42x = 17,907,490.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,907,490.15/6,709.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.01

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