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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,867.72, 10,298.34 and 2,650.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,867.72, 10,298.34 and 2,650.32 is: 3,974.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,867.72 : 10,298.34 = 2,650.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,867.72/10,298.34 = 2,650.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,867.72x = 10,298.34 × 2,650.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,867.72x = 27,293,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,293,896.47/6,867.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.23

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