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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,673.88, 10,010.81 and 2,726.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,673.88, 10,010.81 and 2,726.99 is: 4,090.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,673.88 : 10,010.81 = 2,726.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,673.88/10,010.81 = 2,726.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,673.88x = 10,010.81 × 2,726.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,673.88x = 27,299,391.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,299,391.63/6,673.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.48

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