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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,771.36, 10,159.74 and 2,389.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,771.36, 10,159.74 and 2,389.26 is: 3,584.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,771.36 : 10,159.74 = 2,389.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,771.36/10,159.74 = 2,389.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,771.36x = 10,159.74 × 2,389.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,771.36x = 24,274,260.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,274,260.39/6,771.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.84

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