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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,772.53, 10,158.18 and 2,091.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,772.53, 10,158.18 and 2,091.30 is: 3,136.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,772.53 : 10,158.18 = 2,091.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,772.53/10,158.18 = 2,091.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,772.53x = 10,158.18 × 2,091.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,772.53x = 21,243,801.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,243,801.83/6,772.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.76

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