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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,764.67, 10,144.40 and 2,706.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,764.67, 10,144.40 and 2,706.21 is: 4,058.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,764.67 : 10,144.40 = 2,706.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,764.67/10,144.40 = 2,706.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,764.67x = 10,144.40 × 2,706.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,764.67x = 27,452,863.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,452,863.19/6,764.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.27

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