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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,727.82, 10,095.98 and 2,568.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,727.82, 10,095.98 and 2,568.26 is: 3,854.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,727.82 : 10,095.98 = 2,568.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,727.82/10,095.98 = 2,568.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,727.82x = 10,095.98 × 2,568.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,727.82x = 25,929,113.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,929,113.99/6,727.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.02

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