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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,764.87, 10,145.68 and 2,322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,764.87, 10,145.68 and 2,322.02 is: 3,482.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,764.87 : 10,145.68 = 2,322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,764.87/10,145.68 = 2,322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,764.87x = 10,145.68 × 2,322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,764.87x = 23,558,471.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,558,471.87/6,764.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.47

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