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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,836.95, 10,251.33 and 2,672.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,836.95, 10,251.33 and 2,672.08 is: 4,006.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,836.95 : 10,251.33 = 2,672.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,836.95/10,251.33 = 2,672.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,836.95x = 10,251.33 × 2,672.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,836.95x = 27,392,373.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,392,373.87/6,836.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.52

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