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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,774.26, 10,160.36 and 2,616.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,774.26, 10,160.36 and 2,616.24 is: 3,923.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,774.26 : 10,160.36 = 2,616.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,774.26/10,160.36 = 2,616.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,774.26x = 10,160.36 × 2,616.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,774.26x = 26,581,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,581,940.25/6,774.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.96

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