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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.93, 10,086.72 and 2,451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.93, 10,086.72 and 2,451.04 is: 3,675.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.93 : 10,086.72 = 2,451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.93/10,086.72 = 2,451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.93x = 10,086.72 × 2,451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.93x = 24,722,954.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,722,954.19/6,725.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.77

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