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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,719.94, 10,072.44 and 5,071.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,719.94, 10,072.44 and 5,071.14 is: 7,601.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,719.94 : 10,072.44 = 5,071.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,719.94/10,072.44 = 5,071.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,719.94x = 10,072.44 × 5,071.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,719.94x = 51,078,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,078,753.38/6,719.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,601.07

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