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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,778.71, 10,168.89 and 2,395.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,778.71, 10,168.89 and 2,395.27 is: 3,593.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,778.71 : 10,168.89 = 2,395.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,778.71/10,168.89 = 2,395.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,778.71x = 10,168.89 × 2,395.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,778.71x = 24,357,237.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,357,237.15/6,778.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.20

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