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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,768.48, 10,153.26 and 2,151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,768.48, 10,153.26 and 2,151.48 is: 3,227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,768.48 : 10,153.26 = 2,151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,768.48/10,153.26 = 2,151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,768.48x = 10,153.26 × 2,151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,768.48x = 21,844,535.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,844,535.82/6,768.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.39

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