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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,890.53, 10,329.62 and 2,727.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,890.53, 10,329.62 and 2,727.74 is: 4,089.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,890.53 : 10,329.62 = 2,727.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,890.53/10,329.62 = 2,727.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,890.53x = 10,329.62 × 2,727.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,890.53x = 28,176,452.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,176,452.37/6,890.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.16

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