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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,727.14, 10,090.71 and 2,826.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,727.14, 10,090.71 and 2,826.18 is: 4,239.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,727.14 : 10,090.71 = 2,826.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,727.14/10,090.71 = 2,826.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,727.14x = 10,090.71 × 2,826.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,727.14x = 28,518,162.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,518,162.79/6,727.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.27

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