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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,722.89, 10,081.06 and 2,042.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,722.89, 10,081.06 and 2,042.10 is: 3,062.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,722.89 : 10,081.06 = 2,042.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,722.89/10,081.06 = 2,042.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,722.89x = 10,081.06 × 2,042.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,722.89x = 20,586,527.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,586,527.52/6,722.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.16

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