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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,719.28, 10,072.35 and 3,022.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,719.28, 10,072.35 and 3,022.44 is: 4,530.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,719.28 : 10,072.35 = 3,022.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,719.28/10,072.35 = 3,022.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,719.28x = 10,072.35 × 3,022.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,719.28x = 30,443,073.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,443,073.53/6,719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.70

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