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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,716.88, 10,072.44 and 2,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,716.88, 10,072.44 and 2,610 is: 3,913.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,716.88 : 10,072.44 = 2,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,716.88/10,072.44 = 2,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,716.88x = 10,072.44 × 2,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,716.88x = 26,289,068.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,289,068.40/6,716.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.88

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