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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,881.62, 10,320.24 and 2,722.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,881.62, 10,320.24 and 2,722.72 is: 4,083.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,881.62 : 10,320.24 = 2,722.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,881.62/10,320.24 = 2,722.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,881.62x = 10,320.24 × 2,722.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,881.62x = 28,099,123.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,099,123.85/6,881.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.21

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