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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,787.75, 10,181.76 and 2,170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,787.75, 10,181.76 and 2,170.75 is: 3,256.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,787.75 : 10,181.76 = 2,170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,787.75/10,181.76 = 2,170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,787.75x = 10,181.76 × 2,170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,787.75x = 22,102,055.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,102,055.52/6,787.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.17

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