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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,774.56, 10,161.52 and 3,308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,774.56, 10,161.52 and 3,308.32 is: 4,962.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,774.56 : 10,161.52 = 3,308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,774.56/10,161.52 = 3,308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,774.56x = 10,161.52 × 3,308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,774.56x = 33,617,559.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,617,559.85/6,774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.32

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