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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,727.59, 10,091.64 and 3,436.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,727.59, 10,091.64 and 3,436.85 is: 5,155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,727.59 : 10,091.64 = 3,436.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,727.59/10,091.64 = 3,436.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,727.59x = 10,091.64 × 3,436.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,727.59x = 34,683,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,683,402.48/6,727.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,155.40

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