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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,712.67, 10,070.40 and 2,032.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,712.67, 10,070.40 and 2,032.94 is: 3,049.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,712.67 : 10,070.40 = 2,032.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,712.67/10,070.40 = 2,032.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,712.67x = 10,070.40 × 2,032.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,712.67x = 20,472,518.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,472,518.98/6,712.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.83

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