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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,837.89, 10,254.74 and 2,676.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,837.89, 10,254.74 and 2,676.96 is: 4,014.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,837.89 : 10,254.74 = 2,676.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,837.89/10,254.74 = 2,676.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,837.89x = 10,254.74 × 2,676.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,837.89x = 27,451,515.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,451,515.41/6,837.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.62

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