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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,771.31, 10,156.39 and 2,328.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,771.31, 10,156.39 and 2,328.61 is: 3,492.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,771.31 : 10,156.39 = 2,328.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,771.31/10,156.39 = 2,328.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,771.31x = 10,156.39 × 2,328.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,771.31x = 23,650,271.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,650,271.32/6,771.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.72

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