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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,782.68, 10,176.54 and 2,166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,782.68, 10,176.54 and 2,166.04 is: 3,249.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,782.68 : 10,176.54 = 2,166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,782.68/10,176.54 = 2,166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,782.68x = 10,176.54 × 2,166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,782.68x = 22,042,792.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,042,792.70/6,782.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.86

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