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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,715.77, 10,073.61 and 2,611.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,715.77, 10,073.61 and 2,611.77 is: 3,917.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,715.77 : 10,073.61 = 2,611.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,715.77/10,073.61 = 2,611.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,715.77x = 10,073.61 × 2,611.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,715.77x = 26,309,952.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,309,952.39/6,715.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.64

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