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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.14, 10,063.46 and 2,491.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.14, 10,063.46 and 2,491.48 is: 3,736.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.14 : 10,063.46 = 2,491.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.14/10,063.46 = 2,491.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.14x = 10,063.46 × 2,491.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.14x = 25,072,915.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,072,915.55/6,711.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.02

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