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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,717.28, 10,074.72 and 3,018.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,717.28, 10,074.72 and 3,018.88 is: 4,527.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,717.28 : 10,074.72 = 3,018.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,717.28/10,074.72 = 3,018.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,717.28x = 10,074.72 × 3,018.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,717.28x = 30,414,370.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,414,370.71/6,717.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.78

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