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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,774.78, 10,159.46 and 2,612.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,774.78, 10,159.46 and 2,612.48 is: 3,917.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,774.78 : 10,159.46 = 2,612.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,774.78/10,159.46 = 2,612.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,774.78x = 10,159.46 × 2,612.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,774.78x = 26,541,386.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,541,386.06/6,774.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.67

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