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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,770.93, 10,157.35 and 2,091.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,770.93, 10,157.35 and 2,091.32 is: 3,137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,770.93 : 10,157.35 = 2,091.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,770.93/10,157.35 = 2,091.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,770.93x = 10,157.35 × 2,091.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,770.93x = 21,242,269.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,242,269.20/6,770.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.27

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