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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,731.67, 10,097.84 and 2,572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,731.67, 10,097.84 and 2,572.04 is: 3,858.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,731.67 : 10,097.84 = 2,572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,731.67/10,097.84 = 2,572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,731.67x = 10,097.84 × 2,572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,731.67x = 25,971,985.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,971,985.04/6,731.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.18

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