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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,727.24, 10,087.47 and 3,954.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,727.24, 10,087.47 and 3,954.79 is: 5,930.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,727.24 : 10,087.47 = 3,954.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,727.24/10,087.47 = 3,954.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,727.24x = 10,087.47 × 3,954.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,727.24x = 39,893,825.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,893,825.48/6,727.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.19

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