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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,785.19, 10,182.89 and 2,892.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,785.19, 10,182.89 and 2,892.27 is: 4,340.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,785.19 : 10,182.89 = 2,892.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,785.19/10,182.89 = 2,892.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,785.19x = 10,182.89 × 2,892.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,785.19x = 29,451,652.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,451,652.80/6,785.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.58

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