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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,722.33, 10,082.27 and 2,975.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,722.33, 10,082.27 and 2,975.78 is: 4,463.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,722.33 : 10,082.27 = 2,975.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,722.33/10,082.27 = 2,975.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,722.33x = 10,082.27 × 2,975.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,722.33x = 30,002,650.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,002,650.07/6,722.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.14

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