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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.87, 10,065.52 and 2,550.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.87, 10,065.52 and 2,550.87 is: 3,825.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.87 : 10,065.52 = 2,550.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.87/10,065.52 = 2,550.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.87x = 10,065.52 × 2,550.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.87x = 25,675,833.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,675,833.00/6,711.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.44

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