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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,726.90, 10,086.68 and 2,830.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,726.90, 10,086.68 and 2,830.52 is: 4,244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,726.90 : 10,086.68 = 2,830.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,726.90/10,086.68 = 2,830.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,726.90x = 10,086.68 × 2,830.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,726.90x = 28,550,549.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,550,549.47/6,726.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.24

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