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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,710.42, 10,069.59 and 2,553.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,710.42, 10,069.59 and 2,553.93 is: 3,832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,710.42 : 10,069.59 = 2,553.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,710.42/10,069.59 = 2,553.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,710.42x = 10,069.59 × 2,553.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,710.42x = 25,717,037.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,717,037.57/6,710.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.40

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