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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,763.94, 10,143.47 and 2,601.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,763.94, 10,143.47 and 2,601.83 is: 3,901.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,763.94 : 10,143.47 = 2,601.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,763.94/10,143.47 = 2,601.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,763.94x = 10,143.47 × 2,601.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,763.94x = 26,391,520.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,391,520.82/6,763.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.80

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