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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,764.96, 10,148.39 and 2,085.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,764.96, 10,148.39 and 2,085.34 is: 3,128.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,764.96 : 10,148.39 = 2,085.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,764.96/10,148.39 = 2,085.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,764.96x = 10,148.39 × 2,085.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,764.96x = 21,162,845.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,162,845.86/6,764.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.31

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