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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.57, 10,013.96 and 2,725.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.57, 10,013.96 and 2,725.92 is: 4,089.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.57 : 10,013.96 = 2,725.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.57/10,013.96 = 2,725.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.57x = 10,013.96 × 2,725.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.57x = 27,297,253.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,297,253.84/6,675.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.13

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