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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,772.93, 10,159.14 and 2,390.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,772.93, 10,159.14 and 2,390.29 is: 3,585.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,772.93 : 10,159.14 = 2,390.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,772.93/10,159.14 = 2,390.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,772.93x = 10,159.14 × 2,390.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,772.93x = 24,283,290.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,283,290.75/6,772.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.35

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