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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,768.26, 10,147.57 and 2,604.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,768.26, 10,147.57 and 2,604.76 is: 3,905.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,768.26 : 10,147.57 = 2,604.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,768.26/10,147.57 = 2,604.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,768.26x = 10,147.57 × 2,604.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,768.26x = 26,431,990.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,431,990.61/6,768.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.28

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