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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,789.60, 10,183.95 and 2,406.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,789.60, 10,183.95 and 2,406.51 is: 3,609.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,789.60 : 10,183.95 = 2,406.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,789.60/10,183.95 = 2,406.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,789.60x = 10,183.95 × 2,406.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,789.60x = 24,507,777.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,507,777.51/6,789.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.61

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