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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,807.87, 10,211.81 and 2,127.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,807.87, 10,211.81 and 2,127.87 is: 3,191.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,807.87 : 10,211.81 = 2,127.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,807.87/10,211.81 = 2,127.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,807.87x = 10,211.81 × 2,127.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,807.87x = 21,729,393.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,729,393.51/6,807.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.81

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