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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,786.61, 10,179.43 and 2,106.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,786.61, 10,179.43 and 2,106.51 is: 3,159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,786.61 : 10,179.43 = 2,106.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,786.61/10,179.43 = 2,106.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,786.61x = 10,179.43 × 2,106.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,786.61x = 21,443,050.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,443,050.91/6,786.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.61

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