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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,773.29, 10,148.99 and 2,608.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,773.29, 10,148.99 and 2,608.42 is: 3,908.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,773.29 : 10,148.99 = 2,608.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,773.29/10,148.99 = 2,608.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,773.29x = 10,148.99 × 2,608.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,773.29x = 26,472,777.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,472,777.75/6,773.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.41

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