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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,835.72, 10,251.62 and 2,672.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,835.72, 10,251.62 and 2,672.78 is: 4,008.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,835.72 : 10,251.62 = 2,672.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,835.72/10,251.62 = 2,672.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,835.72x = 10,251.62 × 2,672.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,835.72x = 27,400,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,400,324.90/6,835.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.40

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