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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.65, 10,168.34 and 2,882.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.65, 10,168.34 and 2,882.79 is: 4,326.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.65 : 10,168.34 = 2,882.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.65/10,168.34 = 2,882.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.65x = 10,168.34 × 2,882.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.65x = 29,313,174.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,313,174.45/6,775.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.25

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