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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,710.14, 10,063.82 and 2,548.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,710.14, 10,063.82 and 2,548.69 is: 3,822.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,710.14 : 10,063.82 = 2,548.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,710.14/10,063.82 = 2,548.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,710.14x = 10,063.82 × 2,548.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,710.14x = 25,649,559.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,649,559.74/6,710.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.51

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