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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,727.16, 10,086.71 and 2,567.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,727.16, 10,086.71 and 2,567.48 is: 3,849.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,727.16 : 10,086.71 = 2,567.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,727.16/10,086.71 = 2,567.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,727.16x = 10,086.71 × 2,567.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,727.16x = 25,897,362.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,897,362.92/6,727.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.68

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