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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.94, 10,562.13 and 6,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.94, 10,562.13 and 6,741 is: 10,107.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.94 : 10,562.13 = 6,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.94/10,562.13 = 6,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.94x = 10,562.13 × 6,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.94x = 71,199,318.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,199,318.33/7,043.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,107.88

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