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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,710.67, 10,067.39 and 2,549.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,710.67, 10,067.39 and 2,549.90 is: 3,825.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,710.67 : 10,067.39 = 2,549.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,710.67/10,067.39 = 2,549.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,710.67x = 10,067.39 × 2,549.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,710.67x = 25,670,859.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,670,859.74/6,710.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.38

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