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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,768.39, 10,151.91 and 2,087.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,768.39, 10,151.91 and 2,087.13 is: 3,130.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,768.39 : 10,151.91 = 2,087.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,768.39/10,151.91 = 2,087.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,768.39x = 10,151.91 × 2,087.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,768.39x = 21,188,302.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,188,302.46/6,768.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.48

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