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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,802.58, 10,203.93 and 2,058.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,802.58, 10,203.93 and 2,058.77 is: 3,088.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,802.58 : 10,203.93 = 2,058.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,802.58/10,203.93 = 2,058.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,802.58x = 10,203.93 × 2,058.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,802.58x = 21,007,570.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,007,570.48/6,802.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.18

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