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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,841.30, 10,257.84 and 2,676.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,841.30, 10,257.84 and 2,676.34 is: 4,012.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,841.30 : 10,257.84 = 2,676.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,841.30/10,257.84 = 2,676.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,841.30x = 10,257.84 × 2,676.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,841.30x = 27,453,454.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,453,454.12/6,841.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.90

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