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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,771.96, 10,158.78 and 2,388.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,771.96, 10,158.78 and 2,388.54 is: 3,583.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,771.96 : 10,158.78 = 2,388.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,771.96/10,158.78 = 2,388.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,771.96x = 10,158.78 × 2,388.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,771.96x = 24,264,652.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,264,652.38/6,771.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.11

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