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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,772.54, 10,159.77 and 2,092.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,772.54, 10,159.77 and 2,092.95 is: 3,139.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,772.54 : 10,159.77 = 2,092.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,772.54/10,159.77 = 2,092.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,772.54x = 10,159.77 × 2,092.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,772.54x = 21,263,890.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,263,890.62/6,772.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.72

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