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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,674.51, 10,011.76 and 2,727.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,674.51, 10,011.76 and 2,727.62 is: 4,091.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,674.51 : 10,011.76 = 2,727.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,674.51/10,011.76 = 2,727.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,674.51x = 10,011.76 × 2,727.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,674.51x = 27,308,315.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,308,315.71/6,674.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.43

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