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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,773.78, 10,157.96 and 2,611.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,773.78, 10,157.96 and 2,611.48 is: 3,916.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,773.78 : 10,157.96 = 2,611.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,773.78/10,157.96 = 2,611.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,773.78x = 10,157.96 × 2,611.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,773.78x = 26,527,309.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,527,309.38/6,773.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.18

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