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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,892.28, 10,332.24 and 2,729.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,892.28, 10,332.24 and 2,729.49 is: 4,091.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,892.28 : 10,332.24 = 2,729.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,892.28/10,332.24 = 2,729.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,892.28x = 10,332.24 × 2,729.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,892.28x = 28,201,745.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,201,745.76/6,892.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.79

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