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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,710.66, 10,055.72 and 3,591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,710.66, 10,055.72 and 3,591.12 is: 5,381.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,710.66 : 10,055.72 = 3,591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,710.66/10,055.72 = 3,591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,710.66x = 10,055.72 × 3,591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,710.66x = 36,111,297.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,111,297.21/6,710.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.18

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