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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,719.27, 10,078.92 and 2,823.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,719.27, 10,078.92 and 2,823.66 is: 4,235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,719.27 : 10,078.92 = 2,823.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,719.27/10,078.92 = 2,823.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,719.27x = 10,078.92 × 2,823.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,719.27x = 28,459,443.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,459,443.25/6,719.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.50

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