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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,767.66, 10,152.50 and 2,087.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,767.66, 10,152.50 and 2,087.28 is: 3,131.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,767.66 : 10,152.50 = 2,087.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,767.66/10,152.50 = 2,087.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,767.66x = 10,152.50 × 2,087.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,767.66x = 21,191,110.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,191,110.20/6,767.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.23

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