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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,777.56, 10,161.12 and 3,265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,777.56, 10,161.12 and 3,265.76 is: 4,896.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,777.56 : 10,161.12 = 3,265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,777.56/10,161.12 = 3,265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,777.56x = 10,161.12 × 3,265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,777.56x = 33,183,779.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,183,779.25/6,777.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,896.12

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