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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.16, 10,163.58 and 2,331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.16, 10,163.58 and 2,331.68 is: 3,497.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.16 : 10,163.58 = 2,331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.16/10,163.58 = 2,331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.16x = 10,163.58 × 2,331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.16x = 23,698,165.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,698,165.40/6,775.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.80

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