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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,741.26, 10,099.55 and 4,887.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,741.26, 10,099.55 and 4,887.77 is: 7,322.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,741.26 : 10,099.55 = 4,887.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,741.26/10,099.55 = 4,887.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,741.26x = 10,099.55 × 4,887.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,741.26x = 49,364,202.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,364,202.57/6,741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,322.70

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