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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,787.03, 10,180.67 and 2,170.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,787.03, 10,180.67 and 2,170.03 is: 3,255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,787.03 : 10,180.67 = 2,170.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,787.03/10,180.67 = 2,170.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,787.03x = 10,180.67 × 2,170.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,787.03x = 22,092,348.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,092,348.47/6,787.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.08

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