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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,789.02, 10,177.25 and 4,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,789.02, 10,177.25 and 4,710 is: 7,060.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,789.02 : 10,177.25 = 4,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,789.02/10,177.25 = 4,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,789.02x = 10,177.25 × 4,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,789.02x = 47,934,847.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,934,847.50/6,789.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.64

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