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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,722.16, 10,083.26 and 2,042.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,722.16, 10,083.26 and 2,042.21 is: 3,063.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,722.16 : 10,083.26 = 2,042.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,722.16/10,083.26 = 2,042.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,722.16x = 10,083.26 × 2,042.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,722.16x = 20,592,134.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,592,134.40/6,722.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.32

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