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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.76, 10,088.62 and 2,108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.76, 10,088.62 and 2,108.76 is: 3,163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.76 : 10,088.62 = 2,108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.76/10,088.62 = 2,108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.76x = 10,088.62 × 2,108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.76x = 21,274,478.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,274,478.31/6,725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.13

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