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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,741.62, 10,115.64 and 3,044.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,741.62, 10,115.64 and 3,044.98 is: 4,568.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,741.62 : 10,115.64 = 3,044.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,741.62/10,115.64 = 3,044.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,741.62x = 10,115.64 × 3,044.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,741.62x = 30,801,921.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,801,921.49/6,741.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.92

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