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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,713.52, 10,070.24 and 2,609.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,713.52, 10,070.24 and 2,609.52 is: 3,914.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,713.52 : 10,070.24 = 2,609.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,713.52/10,070.24 = 2,609.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,713.52x = 10,070.24 × 2,609.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,713.52x = 26,278,492.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,278,492.68/6,713.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.26

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