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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,729.46, 10,094.56 and 2,569.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,729.46, 10,094.56 and 2,569.80 is: 3,854.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,729.46 : 10,094.56 = 2,569.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,729.46/10,094.56 = 2,569.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,729.46x = 10,094.56 × 2,569.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,729.46x = 25,941,031.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,941,031.72/6,729.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.85

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