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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.37, 10,090.82 and 2,975.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.37, 10,090.82 and 2,975.17 is: 4,463.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.37 : 10,090.82 = 2,975.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.37/10,090.82 = 2,975.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.37x = 10,090.82 × 2,975.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.37x = 30,021,890.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,021,890.06/6,725.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.98

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