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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,778.49, 10,165.91 and 2,394.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,778.49, 10,165.91 and 2,394.77 is: 3,591.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,778.49 : 10,165.91 = 2,394.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,778.49/10,165.91 = 2,394.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,778.49x = 10,165.91 × 2,394.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,778.49x = 24,344,953.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,344,953.49/6,778.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.50

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