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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,772.76, 10,157.74 and 2,611.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,772.76, 10,157.74 and 2,611.34 is: 3,916.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,772.76 : 10,157.74 = 2,611.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,772.76/10,157.74 = 2,611.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,772.76x = 10,157.74 × 2,611.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,772.76x = 26,525,312.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,525,312.77/6,772.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.47

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