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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,861.58, 10,292.34 and 1,667.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,861.58, 10,292.34 and 1,667.50 is: 2,501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,861.58 : 10,292.34 = 1,667.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,861.58/10,292.34 = 1,667.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,861.58x = 10,292.34 × 1,667.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,861.58x = 17,162,476.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,162,476.95/6,861.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.24

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