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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.66, 10,084.39 and 2,561.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.66, 10,084.39 and 2,561.22 is: 3,840.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.66 : 10,084.39 = 2,561.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.66/10,084.39 = 2,561.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.66x = 10,084.39 × 2,561.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.66x = 25,828,341.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,828,341.36/6,725.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.27

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