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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,774.58, 10,166.21 and 2,878.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,774.58, 10,166.21 and 2,878.99 is: 4,320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,774.58 : 10,166.21 = 2,878.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,774.58/10,166.21 = 2,878.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,774.58x = 10,166.21 × 2,878.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,774.58x = 29,268,416.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,268,416.93/6,774.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.33

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