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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,750.78, 10,129.95 and 2,858.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,750.78, 10,129.95 and 2,858.10 is: 4,288.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,750.78 : 10,129.95 = 2,858.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,750.78/10,129.95 = 2,858.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,750.78x = 10,129.95 × 2,858.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,750.78x = 28,952,410.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,952,410.10/6,750.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,288.75

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