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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,835.68, 10,256.08 and 2,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,835.68, 10,256.08 and 2,732 is: 4,099.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,835.68 : 10,256.08 = 2,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,835.68/10,256.08 = 2,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,835.68x = 10,256.08 × 2,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,835.68x = 28,019,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,019,610.56/6,835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.02

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