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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,787.65, 10,181.68 and 2,569.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,787.65, 10,181.68 and 2,569.98 is: 3,855.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,787.65 : 10,181.68 = 2,569.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,787.65/10,181.68 = 2,569.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,787.65x = 10,181.68 × 2,569.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,787.65x = 26,166,713.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,166,713.97/6,787.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.05

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