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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,773.37, 10,161.71 and 2,331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,773.37, 10,161.71 and 2,331.10 is: 3,497.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,773.37 : 10,161.71 = 2,331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,773.37/10,161.71 = 2,331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,773.37x = 10,161.71 × 2,331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,773.37x = 23,687,962.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,687,962.18/6,773.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.22

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