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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,710.20, 9,258.58 and 4,057.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,710.20, 9,258.58 and 4,057.55 is: 5,598.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,710.20 : 9,258.58 = 4,057.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,710.20/9,258.58 = 4,057.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,710.20x = 9,258.58 × 4,057.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,710.20x = 37,567,144.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,567,144.78/6,710.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.52

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