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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,772.14, 10,158.42 and 2,329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,772.14, 10,158.42 and 2,329.76 is: 3,494.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,772.14 : 10,158.42 = 2,329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,772.14/10,158.42 = 2,329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,772.14x = 10,158.42 × 2,329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,772.14x = 23,666,680.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,666,680.58/6,772.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.71

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