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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,714.98, 10,062.21 and 2,817.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,714.98, 10,062.21 and 2,817.26 is: 4,221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,714.98 : 10,062.21 = 2,817.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,714.98/10,062.21 = 2,817.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,714.98x = 10,062.21 × 2,817.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,714.98x = 28,347,861.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,347,861.74/6,714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.59

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