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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,786.65, 10,180.18 and 2,568.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,786.65, 10,180.18 and 2,568.98 is: 3,853.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,786.65 : 10,180.18 = 2,568.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,786.65/10,180.18 = 2,568.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,786.65x = 10,180.18 × 2,568.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,786.65x = 26,152,707.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,152,707.48/6,786.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.55

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