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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,727.98, 10,091.64 and 2,345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,727.98, 10,091.64 and 2,345.76 is: 3,518.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,727.98 : 10,091.64 = 2,345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,727.98/10,091.64 = 2,345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,727.98x = 10,091.64 × 2,345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,727.98x = 23,672,565.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,672,565.45/6,727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.52

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