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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,951.78, 10,426.77 and 1,757.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,951.78, 10,426.77 and 1,757.34 is: 2,635.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,951.78 : 10,426.77 = 1,757.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,951.78/10,426.77 = 1,757.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,951.78x = 10,426.77 × 1,757.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,951.78x = 18,323,379.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,323,379.99/6,951.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.78

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