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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,709.56, 10,064.33 and 2,548.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,709.56, 10,064.33 and 2,548.59 is: 3,822.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,709.56 : 10,064.33 = 2,548.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,709.56/10,064.33 = 2,548.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,709.56x = 10,064.33 × 2,548.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,709.56x = 25,649,850.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,649,850.79/6,709.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.88

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