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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.21, 10,067.74 and 3,901.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.21, 10,067.74 and 3,901.35 is: 5,852.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.21 : 10,067.74 = 3,901.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.21/10,067.74 = 3,901.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.21x = 10,067.74 × 3,901.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.21x = 39,277,777.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,277,777.45/6,711.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,852.56

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