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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,779.52, 10,169.94 and 2,099.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,779.52, 10,169.94 and 2,099.34 is: 3,149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,779.52 : 10,169.94 = 2,099.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,779.52/10,169.94 = 2,099.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,779.52x = 10,169.94 × 2,099.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,779.52x = 21,350,161.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,350,161.84/6,779.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.21

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