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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.84, 10,058.02 and 3,783.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.84, 10,058.02 and 3,783.90 is: 5,670.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.84 : 10,058.02 = 3,783.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.84/10,058.02 = 3,783.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.84x = 10,058.02 × 3,783.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.84x = 38,058,541.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,058,541.88/6,711.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,670.36

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