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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,731.06, 10,095.39 and 2,049.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,731.06, 10,095.39 and 2,049.93 is: 3,074.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,731.06 : 10,095.39 = 2,049.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,731.06/10,095.39 = 2,049.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,731.06x = 10,095.39 × 2,049.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,731.06x = 20,694,842.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,694,842.82/6,731.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.53

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