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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,766.58, 10,145.96 and 2,814.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,766.58, 10,145.96 and 2,814.51 is: 4,220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,766.58 : 10,145.96 = 2,814.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,766.58/10,145.96 = 2,814.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,766.58x = 10,145.96 × 2,814.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,766.58x = 28,555,891.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,555,891.81/6,766.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.14

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