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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,727.21, 10,094.46 and 2,831.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,727.21, 10,094.46 and 2,831.52 is: 4,248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,727.21 : 10,094.46 = 2,831.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,727.21/10,094.46 = 2,831.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,727.21x = 10,094.46 × 2,831.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,727.21x = 28,582,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,582,665.38/6,727.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.81

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