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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,768.56, 10,154.48 and 2,609.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,768.56, 10,154.48 and 2,609.09 is: 3,914.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,768.56 : 10,154.48 = 2,609.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,768.56/10,154.48 = 2,609.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,768.56x = 10,154.48 × 2,609.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,768.56x = 26,493,952.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,493,952.22/6,768.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.27

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