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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,766.24, 10,150.33 and 2,086.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,766.24, 10,150.33 and 2,086.65 is: 3,130.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,766.24 : 10,150.33 = 2,086.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,766.24/10,150.33 = 2,086.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,766.24x = 10,150.33 × 2,086.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,766.24x = 21,180,130.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,180,130.13/6,766.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.27

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