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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,729.27, 10,090.05 and 2,836.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,729.27, 10,090.05 and 2,836.41 is: 4,252.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,729.27 : 10,090.05 = 2,836.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,729.27/10,090.05 = 2,836.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,729.27x = 10,090.05 × 2,836.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,729.27x = 28,619,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,619,518.72/6,729.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.99

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