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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,865.92, 10,298.90 and 1,671.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,865.92, 10,298.90 and 1,671.76 is: 2,507.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,865.92 : 10,298.90 = 1,671.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,865.92/10,298.90 = 1,671.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,865.92x = 10,298.90 × 1,671.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,865.92x = 17,217,289.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,217,289.06/6,865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.64

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