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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,777.28, 10,153.50 and 4,691.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,777.28, 10,153.50 and 4,691.32 is: 7,028.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,777.28 : 10,153.50 = 4,691.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,777.28/10,153.50 = 4,691.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,777.28x = 10,153.50 × 4,691.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,777.28x = 47,633,317.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,633,317.62/6,777.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.38

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