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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,787, 10,181.96 and 2,106.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,787, 10,181.96 and 2,106.91 is: 3,160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,787 : 10,181.96 = 2,106.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,787/10,181.96 = 2,106.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,787x = 10,181.96 × 2,106.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,787x = 21,452,473.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,452,473.34/6,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.82

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