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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,905.79, 10,358.82 and 1,711.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,905.79, 10,358.82 and 1,711.71 is: 2,567.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,905.79 : 10,358.82 = 1,711.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,905.79/10,358.82 = 1,711.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,905.79x = 10,358.82 × 1,711.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,905.79x = 17,731,295.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,731,295.78/6,905.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.60

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