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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,827.57, 10,241.56 and 2,667.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,827.57, 10,241.56 and 2,667.41 is: 4,001.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,827.57 : 10,241.56 = 2,667.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,827.57/10,241.56 = 2,667.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,827.57x = 10,241.56 × 2,667.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,827.57x = 27,318,468.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,318,468.50/6,827.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.20

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