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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,777.66, 10,166.73 and 2,395.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,777.66, 10,166.73 and 2,395.74 is: 3,593.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,777.66 : 10,166.73 = 2,395.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,777.66/10,166.73 = 2,395.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,777.66x = 10,166.73 × 2,395.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,777.66x = 24,356,841.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,356,841.73/6,777.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.69

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