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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,835.95, 10,249.83 and 2,671.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,835.95, 10,249.83 and 2,671.08 is: 4,005.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,835.95 : 10,249.83 = 2,671.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,835.95/10,249.83 = 2,671.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,835.95x = 10,249.83 × 2,671.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,835.95x = 27,378,115.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,378,115.92/6,835.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.02

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