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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,773.43, 10,159.89 and 2,390.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,773.43, 10,159.89 and 2,390.79 is: 3,586.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,773.43 : 10,159.89 = 2,390.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,773.43/10,159.89 = 2,390.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,773.43x = 10,159.89 × 2,390.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,773.43x = 24,290,163.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,290,163.41/6,773.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.09

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