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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,780.26, 10,166.73 and 2,098.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,780.26, 10,166.73 and 2,098.25 is: 3,146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,780.26 : 10,166.73 = 2,098.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,780.26/10,166.73 = 2,098.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,780.26x = 10,166.73 × 2,098.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,780.26x = 21,332,389.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,332,389.64/6,780.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.25

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