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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,778.53, 10,168.26 and 2,098.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,778.53, 10,168.26 and 2,098.95 is: 3,148.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,778.53 : 10,168.26 = 2,098.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,778.53/10,168.26 = 2,098.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,778.53x = 10,168.26 × 2,098.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,778.53x = 21,342,669.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,342,669.33/6,778.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.57

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