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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,778.88, 10,168.32 and 2,162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,778.88, 10,168.32 and 2,162.24 is: 3,243.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,778.88 : 10,168.32 = 2,162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,778.88/10,168.32 = 2,162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,778.88x = 10,168.32 × 2,162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,778.88x = 21,986,348.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,986,348.24/6,778.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.36

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