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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,729.16, 10,092.30 and 2,832.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,729.16, 10,092.30 and 2,832.52 is: 4,248.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,729.16 : 10,092.30 = 2,832.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,729.16/10,092.30 = 2,832.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,729.16x = 10,092.30 × 2,832.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,729.16x = 28,586,641.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,586,641.60/6,729.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.17

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