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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,852.72, 10,279.60 and 2,690.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,852.72, 10,279.60 and 2,690.72 is: 4,036.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,852.72 : 10,279.60 = 2,690.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,852.72/10,279.60 = 2,690.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,852.72x = 10,279.60 × 2,690.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,852.72x = 27,659,525.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,659,525.31/6,852.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.28

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