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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,715.74, 10,062.66 and 4,758.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,715.74, 10,062.66 and 4,758.39 is: 7,129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,715.74 : 10,062.66 = 4,758.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,715.74/10,062.66 = 4,758.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,715.74x = 10,062.66 × 4,758.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,715.74x = 47,882,060.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,882,060.72/6,715.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.83

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