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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,778.20, 10,168.73 and 2,336.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,778.20, 10,168.73 and 2,336.27 is: 3,504.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,778.20 : 10,168.73 = 2,336.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,778.20/10,168.73 = 2,336.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,778.20x = 10,168.73 × 2,336.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,778.20x = 23,756,887.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,756,887.16/6,778.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.90

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