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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,710.64, 10,068.36 and 3,424.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,710.64, 10,068.36 and 3,424.56 is: 5,138.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,710.64 : 10,068.36 = 3,424.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,710.64/10,068.36 = 3,424.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,710.64x = 10,068.36 × 3,424.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,710.64x = 34,479,702.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,479,702.92/6,710.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.06

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