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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,782.53, 10,168.61 and 4,696.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,782.53, 10,168.61 and 4,696.55 is: 7,041.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,782.53 : 10,168.61 = 4,696.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,782.53/10,168.61 = 4,696.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,782.53x = 10,168.61 × 4,696.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,782.53x = 47,757,334.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,757,334.45/6,782.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,041.23

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