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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,832.80, 10,251.79 and 2,675.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,832.80, 10,251.79 and 2,675.78 is: 4,014.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,832.80 : 10,251.79 = 2,675.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,832.80/10,251.79 = 2,675.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,832.80x = 10,251.79 × 2,675.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,832.80x = 27,431,553.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,431,553.59/6,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.68

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