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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.26, 10,065.39 and 4,242.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.26, 10,065.39 and 4,242.74 is: 6,363.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.26 : 10,065.39 = 4,242.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.26/10,065.39 = 4,242.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.26x = 10,065.39 × 4,242.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.26x = 42,704,832.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,704,832.77/6,711.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,363.16

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