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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,788.16, 10,182.44 and 2,570.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,788.16, 10,182.44 and 2,570.49 is: 3,855.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,788.16 : 10,182.44 = 2,570.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,788.16/10,182.44 = 2,570.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,788.16x = 10,182.44 × 2,570.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,788.16x = 26,173,847.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,173,847.34/6,788.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.81

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