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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,719.72, 10,058.50 and 4,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,719.72, 10,058.50 and 4,246 is: 6,355.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,719.72 : 10,058.50 = 4,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,719.72/10,058.50 = 4,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,719.72x = 10,058.50 × 4,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,719.72x = 42,708,391
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,708,391/6,719.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,355.68

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