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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,710.87, 10,064.02 and 2,549.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,710.87, 10,064.02 and 2,549.87 is: 3,823.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,710.87 : 10,064.02 = 2,549.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,710.87/10,064.02 = 2,549.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,710.87x = 10,064.02 × 2,549.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,710.87x = 25,661,961.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,661,961.46/6,710.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.94

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