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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,728.72, 10,093.35 and 3,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,728.72, 10,093.35 and 3,030.80 is: 4,546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,728.72 : 10,093.35 = 3,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,728.72/10,093.35 = 3,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,728.72x = 10,093.35 × 3,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,728.72x = 30,590,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,590,925.18/6,728.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.32

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