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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,680.97, 10,021.46 and 2,732.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,680.97, 10,021.46 and 2,732.63 is: 4,098.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,680.97 : 10,021.46 = 2,732.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,680.97/10,021.46 = 2,732.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,680.97x = 10,021.46 × 2,732.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,680.97x = 27,384,878.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,384,878.47/6,680.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.94

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