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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,726.77, 10,089.65 and 2,979.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,726.77, 10,089.65 and 2,979.71 is: 4,469.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,726.77 : 10,089.65 = 2,979.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,726.77/10,089.65 = 2,979.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,726.77x = 10,089.65 × 2,979.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,726.77x = 30,064,203.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,064,203.49/6,726.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.34

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