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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,710.16, 10,059.52 and 2,959.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,710.16, 10,059.52 and 2,959.12 is: 4,436.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,710.16 : 10,059.52 = 2,959.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,710.16/10,059.52 = 2,959.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,710.16x = 10,059.52 × 2,959.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,710.16x = 29,767,326.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,767,326.82/6,710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.16

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