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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,667.92, 10,006.30 and 2,772.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,667.92, 10,006.30 and 2,772.32 is: 4,160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,667.92 : 10,006.30 = 2,772.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,667.92/10,006.30 = 2,772.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,667.92x = 10,006.30 × 2,772.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,667.92x = 27,740,665.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,740,665.62/6,667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.32

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