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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,767.46, 10,151.50 and 2,606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,767.46, 10,151.50 and 2,606.08 is: 3,909.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,767.46 : 10,151.50 = 2,606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,767.46/10,151.50 = 2,606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,767.46x = 10,151.50 × 2,606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,767.46x = 26,455,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,455,621.12/6,767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.24

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