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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,740.88, 10,099.68 and 6,056.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,740.88, 10,099.68 and 6,056.09 is: 9,073.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,740.88 : 10,099.68 = 6,056.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,740.88/10,099.68 = 6,056.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,740.88x = 10,099.68 × 6,056.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,740.88x = 61,164,520.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,164,520.55/6,740.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.67

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