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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,787.08, 10,172.81 and 2,625.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,787.08, 10,172.81 and 2,625.27 is: 3,934.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,787.08 : 10,172.81 = 2,625.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,787.08/10,172.81 = 2,625.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,787.08x = 10,172.81 × 2,625.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,787.08x = 26,706,359.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,706,359.78/6,787.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.88

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