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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,722.61, 10,088.28 and 2,562.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,722.61, 10,088.28 and 2,562.65 is: 3,845.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,722.61 : 10,088.28 = 2,562.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,722.61/10,088.28 = 2,562.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,722.61x = 10,088.28 × 2,562.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,722.61x = 25,852,718.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,852,718.13/6,722.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.64

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