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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,778.44, 10,172.10 and 2,395.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,778.44, 10,172.10 and 2,395.72 is: 3,595.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,778.44 : 10,172.10 = 2,395.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,778.44/10,172.10 = 2,395.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,778.44x = 10,172.10 × 2,395.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,778.44x = 24,369,503.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,369,503.41/6,778.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.15

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