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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,729.70, 10,082.40 and 5,952.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,729.70, 10,082.40 and 5,952.10 is: 8,917.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,729.70 : 10,082.40 = 5,952.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,729.70/10,082.40 = 5,952.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,729.70x = 10,082.40 × 5,952.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,729.70x = 60,011,453.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,011,453.04/6,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,917.40

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