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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,710.51, 10,063.73 and 2,814.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,710.51, 10,063.73 and 2,814.05 is: 4,220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,710.51 : 10,063.73 = 2,814.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,710.51/10,063.73 = 2,814.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,710.51x = 10,063.73 × 2,814.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,710.51x = 28,319,796.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,319,796.12/6,710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.22

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