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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,714.94, 10,070.89 and 2,553.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,714.94, 10,070.89 and 2,553.47 is: 3,829.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,714.94 : 10,070.89 = 2,553.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,714.94/10,070.89 = 2,553.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,714.94x = 10,070.89 × 2,553.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,714.94x = 25,715,715.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,715,715.49/6,714.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.63

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