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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,771.36, 10,151.10 and 3,482.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,771.36, 10,151.10 and 3,482.76 is: 5,221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,771.36 : 10,151.10 = 3,482.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,771.36/10,151.10 = 3,482.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,771.36x = 10,151.10 × 3,482.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,771.36x = 35,353,845.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,353,845.04/6,771.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,221.08

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