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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,787.98, 10,181.94 and 2,405.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,787.98, 10,181.94 and 2,405.76 is: 3,608.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,787.98 : 10,181.94 = 2,405.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,787.98/10,181.94 = 2,405.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,787.98x = 10,181.94 × 2,405.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,787.98x = 24,495,303.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,495,303.97/6,787.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.63

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