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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,773.78, 10,159.61 and 2,615.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,773.78, 10,159.61 and 2,615.73 is: 3,923.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,773.78 : 10,159.61 = 2,615.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,773.78/10,159.61 = 2,615.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,773.78x = 10,159.61 × 2,615.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,773.78x = 26,574,783.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,574,783.59/6,773.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.19

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