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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,769.55, 10,145.66 and 2,868.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,769.55, 10,145.66 and 2,868.59 is: 4,299.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,769.55 : 10,145.66 = 2,868.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,769.55/10,145.66 = 2,868.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,769.55x = 10,145.66 × 2,868.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,769.55x = 29,103,673.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,103,673.75/6,769.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,299.21

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