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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.46, 10,091.84 and 2,829.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.46, 10,091.84 and 2,829.77 is: 4,246.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.46 : 10,091.84 = 2,829.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.46/10,091.84 = 2,829.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.46x = 10,091.84 × 2,829.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.46x = 28,557,521.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,557,521.47/6,725.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,246.18

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