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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,766.83, 10,146.60 and 2,607.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,766.83, 10,146.60 and 2,607.89 is: 3,910.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,766.83 : 10,146.60 = 2,607.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,766.83/10,146.60 = 2,607.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,766.83x = 10,146.60 × 2,607.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,766.83x = 26,461,165.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,461,165.94/6,766.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.42

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