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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.27, 10,162.90 and 2,876.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.27, 10,162.90 and 2,876.94 is: 4,315.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.27 : 10,162.90 = 2,876.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.27/10,162.90 = 2,876.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.27x = 10,162.90 × 2,876.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.27x = 29,238,053.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,238,053.53/6,775.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.41

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