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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,779.44, 10,169.28 and 2,396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,779.44, 10,169.28 and 2,396.96 is: 3,595.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,779.44 : 10,169.28 = 2,396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,779.44/10,169.28 = 2,396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,779.44x = 10,169.28 × 2,396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,779.44x = 24,375,357.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,375,357.39/6,779.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.48

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