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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,927.35, 10,396.89 and 2,770.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,927.35, 10,396.89 and 2,770.29 is: 4,157.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,927.35 : 10,396.89 = 2,770.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,927.35/10,396.89 = 2,770.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,927.35x = 10,396.89 × 2,770.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,927.35x = 28,802,400.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,802,400.40/6,927.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.78

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