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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,722.64, 10,083.96 and 2,829.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,722.64, 10,083.96 and 2,829.78 is: 4,244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,722.64 : 10,083.96 = 2,829.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,722.64/10,083.96 = 2,829.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,722.64x = 10,083.96 × 2,829.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,722.64x = 28,535,388.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,535,388.33/6,722.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.67

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