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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,712.39, 10,068.59 and 2,095.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,712.39, 10,068.59 and 2,095.75 is: 3,143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,712.39 : 10,068.59 = 2,095.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,712.39/10,068.59 = 2,095.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,712.39x = 10,068.59 × 2,095.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,712.39x = 21,101,247.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,101,247.49/6,712.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.63

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