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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.14, 10,162.71 and 2,876.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.14, 10,162.71 and 2,876.82 is: 4,315.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.14 : 10,162.71 = 2,876.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.14/10,162.71 = 2,876.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.14x = 10,162.71 × 2,876.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.14x = 29,236,287.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,236,287.38/6,775.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.23

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