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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,710.23, 10,055.08 and 2,812.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,710.23, 10,055.08 and 2,812.51 is: 4,214.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,710.23 : 10,055.08 = 2,812.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,710.23/10,055.08 = 2,812.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,710.23x = 10,055.08 × 2,812.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,710.23x = 28,280,013.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,280,013.05/6,710.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.46

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