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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,729.48, 10,090.14 and 2,569.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,729.48, 10,090.14 and 2,569.79 is: 3,853.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,729.48 : 10,090.14 = 2,569.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,729.48/10,090.14 = 2,569.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,729.48x = 10,090.14 × 2,569.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,729.48x = 25,929,556.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,929,556.46/6,729.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.13

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