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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.20, 10,161.45 and 3,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.20, 10,161.45 and 3,265.20 is: 4,897.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.20 : 10,161.45 = 3,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.20/10,161.45 = 3,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.20x = 10,161.45 × 3,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.20x = 33,179,166.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,179,166.54/6,775.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.15

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