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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,687.81, 10,031.83 and 2,529.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,687.81, 10,031.83 and 2,529.79 is: 3,794.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,687.81 : 10,031.83 = 2,529.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,687.81/10,031.83 = 2,529.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,687.81x = 10,031.83 × 2,529.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,687.81x = 25,378,391.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,378,391.81/6,687.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.72

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