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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,805.32, 10,203.18 and 2,587.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,805.32, 10,203.18 and 2,587.89 is: 3,880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,805.32 : 10,203.18 = 2,587.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,805.32/10,203.18 = 2,587.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,805.32x = 10,203.18 × 2,587.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,805.32x = 26,404,707.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,404,707.49/6,805.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.01

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