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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,788.68, 10,182.90 and 2,895.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,788.68, 10,182.90 and 2,895.76 is: 4,343.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,788.68 : 10,182.90 = 2,895.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,788.68/10,182.90 = 2,895.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,788.68x = 10,182.90 × 2,895.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,788.68x = 29,487,234.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,487,234.50/6,788.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.59

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