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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,722.06, 10,057.74 and 6,039.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,722.06, 10,057.74 and 6,039.96 is: 9,037.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,722.06 : 10,057.74 = 6,039.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,722.06/10,057.74 = 6,039.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,722.06x = 10,057.74 × 6,039.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,722.06x = 60,748,347.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,748,347.29/6,722.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,037.16

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