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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,774.15, 10,160.30 and 2,391.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,774.15, 10,160.30 and 2,391.03 is: 3,586.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,774.15 : 10,160.30 = 2,391.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,774.15/10,160.30 = 2,391.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,774.15x = 10,160.30 × 2,391.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,774.15x = 24,293,570.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,293,570.15/6,774.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.22

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