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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.28, 10,164.72 and 2,095.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.28, 10,164.72 and 2,095.08 is: 3,143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.28 : 10,164.72 = 2,095.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.28/10,164.72 = 2,095.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.28x = 10,164.72 × 2,095.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.28x = 21,295,901.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,295,901.58/6,775.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.18

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