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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.65, 10,166.31 and 2,393.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.65, 10,166.31 and 2,393.55 is: 3,591.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.65 : 10,166.31 = 2,393.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.65/10,166.31 = 2,393.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.65x = 10,166.31 × 2,393.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.65x = 24,333,571.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,333,571.30/6,775.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.33

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