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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,773.62, 10,156.68 and 2,092.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,773.62, 10,156.68 and 2,092.30 is: 3,137.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,773.62 : 10,156.68 = 2,092.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,773.62/10,156.68 = 2,092.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,773.62x = 10,156.68 × 2,092.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,773.62x = 21,250,821.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,250,821.56/6,773.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.29

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