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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,710.81, 10,062.24 and 2,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,710.81, 10,062.24 and 2,029.40 is: 3,042.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,710.81 : 10,062.24 = 2,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,710.81/10,062.24 = 2,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,710.81x = 10,062.24 × 2,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,710.81x = 20,420,309.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,420,309.86/6,710.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.90

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