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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,771.66, 10,159.51 and 2,876.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,771.66, 10,159.51 and 2,876.37 is: 4,315.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,771.66 : 10,159.51 = 2,876.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,771.66/10,159.51 = 2,876.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,771.66x = 10,159.51 × 2,876.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,771.66x = 29,222,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,222,469.88/6,771.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.41

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