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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,740.32, 10,146.87 and 6,062.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,740.32, 10,146.87 and 6,062.18 is: 9,126.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,740.32 : 10,146.87 = 6,062.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,740.32/10,146.87 = 6,062.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,740.32x = 10,146.87 × 6,062.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,740.32x = 61,512,124.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,512,124.38/6,740.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,126.00

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