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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,741.31, 10,111.99 and 2,061.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,741.31, 10,111.99 and 2,061.30 is: 3,091.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,741.31 : 10,111.99 = 2,061.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,741.31/10,111.99 = 2,061.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,741.31x = 10,111.99 × 2,061.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,741.31x = 20,843,885.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,843,885.48/6,741.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.96

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