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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,731.76, 10,030.72 and 5,995.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,731.76, 10,030.72 and 5,995.66 is: 8,933.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,731.76 : 10,030.72 = 5,995.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,731.76/10,030.72 = 5,995.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,731.76x = 10,030.72 × 5,995.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,731.76x = 60,140,786.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,140,786.68/6,731.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,933.89

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