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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.51, 10,074.96 and 4,611.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.51, 10,074.96 and 4,611.95 is: 6,908.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.51 : 10,074.96 = 4,611.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.51/10,074.96 = 4,611.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.51x = 10,074.96 × 4,611.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.51x = 46,465,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,465,161.40/6,725.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,908.80

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