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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,740.62, 10,111.20 and 3,277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,740.62, 10,111.20 and 3,277.06 is: 4,915.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,740.62 : 10,111.20 = 3,277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,740.62/10,111.20 = 3,277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,740.62x = 10,111.20 × 3,277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,740.62x = 33,134,971.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,134,971.51/6,740.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,915.72

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