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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,719.58, 10,079.36 and 2,773.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,719.58, 10,079.36 and 2,773.06 is: 4,159.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,719.58 : 10,079.36 = 2,773.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,719.58/10,079.36 = 2,773.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,719.58x = 10,079.36 × 2,773.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,719.58x = 27,950,641.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,950,641.38/6,719.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.58

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