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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,771.37, 10,158.71 and 2,329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,771.37, 10,158.71 and 2,329.10 is: 3,494.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,771.37 : 10,158.71 = 2,329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,771.37/10,158.71 = 2,329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,771.37x = 10,158.71 × 2,329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,771.37x = 23,660,639.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,660,639.82/6,771.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.22

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