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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,771.17, 10,156.52 and 2,388.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,771.17, 10,156.52 and 2,388.53 is: 3,582.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,771.17 : 10,156.52 = 2,388.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,771.17/10,156.52 = 2,388.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,771.17x = 10,156.52 × 2,388.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,771.17x = 24,259,184.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,259,184.08/6,771.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.72

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