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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.51, 10,013.26 and 2,728.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.51, 10,013.26 and 2,728.62 is: 4,092.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.51 : 10,013.26 = 2,728.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.51/10,013.26 = 2,728.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.51x = 10,013.26 × 2,728.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.51x = 27,322,381.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,322,381.50/6,675.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.93

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