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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,767.23, 10,151.46 and 2,087.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,767.23, 10,151.46 and 2,087.31 is: 3,131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,767.23 : 10,151.46 = 2,087.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,767.23/10,151.46 = 2,087.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,767.23x = 10,151.46 × 2,087.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,767.23x = 21,189,243.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,189,243.97/6,767.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.15

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