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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,837.68, 10,259.08 and 2,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,837.68, 10,259.08 and 2,734 is: 4,102.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,837.68 : 10,259.08 = 2,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,837.68/10,259.08 = 2,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,837.68x = 10,259.08 × 2,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,837.68x = 28,048,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,048,324.72/6,837.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.02

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