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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,709.80, 10,068.16 and 2,763.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,709.80, 10,068.16 and 2,763.97 is: 4,147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,709.80 : 10,068.16 = 2,763.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,709.80/10,068.16 = 2,763.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,709.80x = 10,068.16 × 2,763.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,709.80x = 27,828,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,828,125.82/6,709.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.39

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