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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,778.18, 10,168.22 and 2,098.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,778.18, 10,168.22 and 2,098.59 is: 3,148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,778.18 : 10,168.22 = 2,098.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,778.18/10,168.22 = 2,098.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,778.18x = 10,168.22 × 2,098.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,778.18x = 21,338,924.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,338,924.81/6,778.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.18

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