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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.90, 10,161.56 and 2,272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.90, 10,161.56 and 2,272.04 is: 3,407.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.90 : 10,161.56 = 2,272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.90/10,161.56 = 2,272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.90x = 10,161.56 × 2,272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.90x = 23,087,470.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,087,470.78/6,775.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.29

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