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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,764.58, 10,147.82 and 2,084.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,764.58, 10,147.82 and 2,084.97 is: 3,127.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,764.58 : 10,147.82 = 2,084.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,764.58/10,147.82 = 2,084.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,764.58x = 10,147.82 × 2,084.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,764.58x = 21,157,864.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,157,864.82/6,764.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.74

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