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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.19, 10,160.71 and 2,391.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.19, 10,160.71 and 2,391.62 is: 3,586.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.19 : 10,160.71 = 2,391.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.19/10,160.71 = 2,391.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.19x = 10,160.71 × 2,391.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.19x = 24,300,576.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,300,576.67/6,775.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.70

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