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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,766.47, 10,149.71 and 2,382.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,766.47, 10,149.71 and 2,382.89 is: 3,574.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,766.47 : 10,149.71 = 2,382.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,766.47/10,149.71 = 2,382.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,766.47x = 10,149.71 × 2,382.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,766.47x = 24,185,579.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,185,579.80/6,766.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.33

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