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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.52, 10,163.79 and 2,331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.52, 10,163.79 and 2,331.36 is: 3,497.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.52 : 10,163.79 = 2,331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.52/10,163.79 = 2,331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.52x = 10,163.79 × 2,331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.52x = 23,695,453.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,695,453.45/6,775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.22

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