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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,841.72, 10,255.07 and 2,680.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,841.72, 10,255.07 and 2,680.96 is: 4,018.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,841.72 : 10,255.07 = 2,680.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,841.72/10,255.07 = 2,680.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,841.72x = 10,255.07 × 2,680.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,841.72x = 27,493,432.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,493,432.47/6,841.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.50

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