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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,709.60, 10,061.15 and 2,812.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,709.60, 10,061.15 and 2,812.96 is: 4,218.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,709.60 : 10,061.15 = 2,812.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,709.60/10,061.15 = 2,812.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,709.60x = 10,061.15 × 2,812.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,709.60x = 28,301,612.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,301,612.50/6,709.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.08

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