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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.40, 10,063.97 and 2,491.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.40, 10,063.97 and 2,491.71 is: 3,736.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.40 : 10,063.97 = 2,491.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.40/10,063.97 = 2,491.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.40x = 10,063.97 × 2,491.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.40x = 25,076,494.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,076,494.69/6,711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.40

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