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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,808.77, 10,213.78 and 2,649.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,808.77, 10,213.78 and 2,649.09 is: 3,973.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,808.77 : 10,213.78 = 2,649.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,808.77/10,213.78 = 2,649.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,808.77x = 10,213.78 × 2,649.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,808.77x = 27,057,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,057,222.46/6,808.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.88

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