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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,712.96, 10,067.91 and 2,553.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,712.96, 10,067.91 and 2,553.43 is: 3,829.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,712.96 : 10,067.91 = 2,553.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,712.96/10,067.91 = 2,553.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,712.96x = 10,067.91 × 2,553.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,712.96x = 25,707,703.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,707,703.43/6,712.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.56

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