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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.40, 10,084.68 and 2,562.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.40, 10,084.68 and 2,562.27 is: 3,842.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.40 : 10,084.68 = 2,562.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.40/10,084.68 = 2,562.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.40x = 10,084.68 × 2,562.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.40x = 25,839,673.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,839,673.02/6,725.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.10

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