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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,774.36, 10,161.72 and 2,390.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,774.36, 10,161.72 and 2,390.82 is: 3,586.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,774.36 : 10,161.72 = 2,390.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,774.36/10,161.72 = 2,390.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,774.36x = 10,161.72 × 2,390.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,774.36x = 24,294,843.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,294,843.41/6,774.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.29

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