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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,767.27, 10,151.73 and 2,870.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,767.27, 10,151.73 and 2,870.36 is: 4,305.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,767.27 : 10,151.73 = 2,870.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,767.27/10,151.73 = 2,870.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,767.27x = 10,151.73 × 2,870.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,767.27x = 29,139,119.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,139,119.72/6,767.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.89

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