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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.08, 10,166.95 and 2,879.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.08, 10,166.95 and 2,879.49 is: 4,321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.08 : 10,166.95 = 2,879.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.08/10,166.95 = 2,879.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.08x = 10,166.95 × 2,879.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.08x = 29,275,630.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,275,630.86/6,775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,321.08

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