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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,765.16, 10,147.63 and 2,606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,765.16, 10,147.63 and 2,606.08 is: 3,909.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,765.16 : 10,147.63 = 2,606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,765.16/10,147.63 = 2,606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,765.16x = 10,147.63 × 2,606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,765.16x = 26,445,535.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,445,535.59/6,765.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.08

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