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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,785.94, 10,176.62 and 3,035.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,785.94, 10,176.62 and 3,035.34 is: 4,551.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,785.94 : 10,176.62 = 3,035.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,785.94/10,176.62 = 3,035.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,785.94x = 10,176.62 × 3,035.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,785.94x = 30,889,486.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,889,486.57/6,785.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.98

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