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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,768.55, 10,148.93 and 2,608.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,768.55, 10,148.93 and 2,608.02 is: 3,910.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,768.55 : 10,148.93 = 2,608.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,768.55/10,148.93 = 2,608.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,768.55x = 10,148.93 × 2,608.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,768.55x = 26,468,637.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,468,637.70/6,768.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.53

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