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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,729.26, 10,090.62 and 2,048.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,729.26, 10,090.62 and 2,048.06 is: 3,071.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,729.26 : 10,090.62 = 2,048.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,729.26/10,090.62 = 2,048.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,729.26x = 10,090.62 × 2,048.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,729.26x = 20,666,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,666,195.20/6,729.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.09

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