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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,773.79, 10,149.74 and 2,608.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,773.79, 10,149.74 and 2,608.92 is: 3,909.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,773.79 : 10,149.74 = 2,608.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,773.79/10,149.74 = 2,608.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,773.79x = 10,149.74 × 2,608.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,773.79x = 26,479,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,479,859.68/6,773.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.16

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