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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,726.62, 10,091.02 and 2,832.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,726.62, 10,091.02 and 2,832.14 is: 4,248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,726.62 : 10,091.02 = 2,832.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,726.62/10,091.02 = 2,832.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,726.62x = 10,091.02 × 2,832.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,726.62x = 28,579,181.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,579,181.38/6,726.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.67

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