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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,716.55, 10,061.10 and 3,195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,716.55, 10,061.10 and 3,195.90 is: 4,787.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,716.55 : 10,061.10 = 3,195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,716.55/10,061.10 = 3,195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,716.55x = 10,061.10 × 3,195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,716.55x = 32,154,269.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,154,269.49/6,716.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,787.32

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