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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,838.73, 10,253.99 and 2,673.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,838.73, 10,253.99 and 2,673.77 is: 4,009.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,838.73 : 10,253.99 = 2,673.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,838.73/10,253.99 = 2,673.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,838.73x = 10,253.99 × 2,673.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,838.73x = 27,416,746.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,416,746.20/6,838.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.04

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