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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.74, 10,164.98 and 2,392.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.74, 10,164.98 and 2,392.63 is: 3,589.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.74 : 10,164.98 = 2,392.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.74/10,164.98 = 2,392.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.74x = 10,164.98 × 2,392.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.74x = 24,321,036.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,321,036.10/6,775.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.43

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