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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,788.32, 10,179.25 and 2,630.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,788.32, 10,179.25 and 2,630.27 is: 3,944.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,788.32 : 10,179.25 = 2,630.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,788.32/10,179.25 = 2,630.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,788.32x = 10,179.25 × 2,630.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,788.32x = 26,774,175.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,774,175.90/6,788.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.15

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