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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,713.06, 10,060.83 and 3,423.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,713.06, 10,060.83 and 3,423.38 is: 5,130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,713.06 : 10,060.83 = 3,423.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,713.06/10,060.83 = 3,423.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,713.06x = 10,060.83 × 3,423.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,713.06x = 34,442,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,442,044.21/6,713.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,130.60

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