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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,709.50, 10,064.25 and 2,605.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,709.50, 10,064.25 and 2,605.50 is: 3,908.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,709.50 : 10,064.25 = 2,605.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,709.50/10,064.25 = 2,605.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,709.50x = 10,064.25 × 2,605.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,709.50x = 26,222,403.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,222,403.38/6,709.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.25

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