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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,729.43, 10,094.66 and 2,049.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,729.43, 10,094.66 and 2,049.84 is: 3,074.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,729.43 : 10,094.66 = 2,049.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,729.43/10,094.66 = 2,049.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,729.43x = 10,094.66 × 2,049.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,729.43x = 20,692,387.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,692,387.38/6,729.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.91

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