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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,851.44, 10,277.73 and 2,691.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,851.44, 10,277.73 and 2,691.13 is: 4,036.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,851.44 : 10,277.73 = 2,691.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,851.44/10,277.73 = 2,691.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,851.44x = 10,277.73 × 2,691.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,851.44x = 27,658,707.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,658,707.53/6,851.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.92

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