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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,727.96, 10,092.12 and 2,285.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,727.96, 10,092.12 and 2,285.56 is: 3,428.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,727.96 : 10,092.12 = 2,285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,727.96/10,092.12 = 2,285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,727.96x = 10,092.12 × 2,285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,727.96x = 23,066,145.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,066,145.79/6,727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.40

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