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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,727.55, 10,091.83 and 1,797.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,727.55, 10,091.83 and 1,797.08 is: 2,695.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,727.55 : 10,091.83 = 1,797.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,727.55/10,091.83 = 1,797.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,727.55x = 10,091.83 × 1,797.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,727.55x = 18,135,825.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,135,825.86/6,727.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,695.75

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