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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,727.41, 10,091.55 and 2,047.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,727.41, 10,091.55 and 2,047.77 is: 3,071.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,727.41 : 10,091.55 = 2,047.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,727.41/10,091.55 = 2,047.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,727.41x = 10,091.55 × 2,047.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,727.41x = 20,665,173.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,665,173.34/6,727.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.79

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