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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,727.80, 10,092.72 and 2,047.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,727.80, 10,092.72 and 2,047.26 is: 3,071.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,727.80 : 10,092.72 = 2,047.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,727.80/10,092.72 = 2,047.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,727.80x = 10,092.72 × 2,047.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,727.80x = 20,662,421.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,662,421.95/6,727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.20

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