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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,712.76, 10,063.15 and 2,549.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,712.76, 10,063.15 and 2,549.95 is: 3,822.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,712.76 : 10,063.15 = 2,549.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,712.76/10,063.15 = 2,549.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,712.76x = 10,063.15 × 2,549.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,712.76x = 25,660,497.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,660,497.81/6,712.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.64

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