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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,727.50, 10,090.98 and 2,047.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,727.50, 10,090.98 and 2,047.32 is: 3,070.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,727.50 : 10,090.98 = 2,047.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,727.50/10,090.98 = 2,047.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,727.50x = 10,090.98 × 2,047.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,727.50x = 20,659,465.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,659,465.17/6,727.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.90

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