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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,726.41, 10,085.52 and 2,561.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,726.41, 10,085.52 and 2,561.97 is: 3,841.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,726.41 : 10,085.52 = 2,561.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,726.41/10,085.52 = 2,561.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,726.41x = 10,085.52 × 2,561.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,726.41x = 25,838,786.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,838,786.86/6,726.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.39

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