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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,777.46, 10,169.38 and 2,396.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,777.46, 10,169.38 and 2,396.98 is: 3,596.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,777.46 : 10,169.38 = 2,396.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,777.46/10,169.38 = 2,396.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,777.46x = 10,169.38 × 2,396.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,777.46x = 24,375,800.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,375,800.47/6,777.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.60

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