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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,719.62, 10,079.45 and 2,039.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,719.62, 10,079.45 and 2,039.67 is: 3,059.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,719.62 : 10,079.45 = 2,039.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,719.62/10,079.45 = 2,039.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,719.62x = 10,079.45 × 2,039.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,719.62x = 20,558,751.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,558,751.78/6,719.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.51

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