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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,721.62, 10,083.51 and 2,827.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,721.62, 10,083.51 and 2,827.14 is: 4,241.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,721.62 : 10,083.51 = 2,827.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,721.62/10,083.51 = 2,827.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,721.62x = 10,083.51 × 2,827.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,721.62x = 28,507,494.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,507,494.46/6,721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.16

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