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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,722.37, 10,084.64 and 2,827.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,722.37, 10,084.64 and 2,827.89 is: 4,242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,722.37 : 10,084.64 = 2,827.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,722.37/10,084.64 = 2,827.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,722.37x = 10,084.64 × 2,827.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,722.37x = 28,518,238.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,518,238.47/6,722.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.29

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