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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,742.29, 10,149.84 and 6,064.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,742.29, 10,149.84 and 6,064.14 is: 9,128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,742.29 : 10,149.84 = 6,064.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,742.29/10,149.84 = 6,064.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,742.29x = 10,149.84 × 6,064.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,742.29x = 61,550,050.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,550,050.74/6,742.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,128.95

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