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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,764.62, 10,147.89 and 2,085.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,764.62, 10,147.89 and 2,085.02 is: 3,127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,764.62 : 10,147.89 = 2,085.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,764.62/10,147.89 = 2,085.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,764.62x = 10,147.89 × 2,085.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,764.62x = 21,158,553.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,158,553.61/6,764.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.83

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