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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,835.28, 10,250.68 and 2,730.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,835.28, 10,250.68 and 2,730.32 is: 4,094.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,835.28 : 10,250.68 = 2,730.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,835.28/10,250.68 = 2,730.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,835.28x = 10,250.68 × 2,730.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,835.28x = 27,987,636.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,987,636.62/6,835.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.59

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