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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.58, 10,155.96 and 3,488.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.58, 10,155.96 and 3,488.87 is: 5,229.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.58 : 10,155.96 = 3,488.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.58/10,155.96 = 3,488.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.58x = 10,155.96 × 3,488.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.58x = 35,432,866.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,432,866.61/6,775.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,229.49

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