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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.91, 10,084.77 and 2,561.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.91, 10,084.77 and 2,561.47 is: 3,840.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.91 : 10,084.77 = 2,561.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.91/10,084.77 = 2,561.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.91x = 10,084.77 × 2,561.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.91x = 25,831,823.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,831,823.00/6,725.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.64

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