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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,741.77, 10,114.62 and 3,457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,741.77, 10,114.62 and 3,457.16 is: 5,186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,741.77 : 10,114.62 = 3,457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,741.77/10,114.62 = 3,457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,741.77x = 10,114.62 × 3,457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,741.77x = 34,967,809.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,967,809.11/6,741.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.74

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