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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.16, 10,111.97 and 5,758.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.16, 10,111.97 and 5,758.71 is: 8,620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.16 : 10,111.97 = 5,758.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.16/10,111.97 = 5,758.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.16x = 10,111.97 × 5,758.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.16x = 58,231,859.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,231,859.40/6,755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.36

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