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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,768.80, 10,153.92 and 2,150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,768.80, 10,153.92 and 2,150.72 is: 3,226.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,768.80 : 10,153.92 = 2,150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,768.80/10,153.92 = 2,150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,768.80x = 10,153.92 × 2,150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,768.80x = 21,838,238.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,838,238.82/6,768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.31

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