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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,731.26, 10,093.62 and 2,050.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,731.26, 10,093.62 and 2,050.06 is: 3,074.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,731.26 : 10,093.62 = 2,050.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,731.26/10,093.62 = 2,050.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,731.26x = 10,093.62 × 2,050.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,731.26x = 20,692,526.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,692,526.62/6,731.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.09

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