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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,773.98, 10,161.42 and 2,614.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,773.98, 10,161.42 and 2,614.02 is: 3,921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,773.98 : 10,161.42 = 2,614.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,773.98/10,161.42 = 2,614.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,773.98x = 10,161.42 × 2,614.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,773.98x = 26,562,091.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,562,091.23/6,773.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.20

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