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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,778.44, 10,168.74 and 2,098.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,778.44, 10,168.74 and 2,098.26 is: 3,147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,778.44 : 10,168.74 = 2,098.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,778.44/10,168.74 = 2,098.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,778.44x = 10,168.74 × 2,098.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,778.44x = 21,336,660.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,336,660.39/6,778.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.72

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