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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,779.69, 10,169.71 and 2,162.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,779.69, 10,169.71 and 2,162.69 is: 3,244.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,779.69 : 10,169.71 = 2,162.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,779.69/10,169.71 = 2,162.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,779.69x = 10,169.71 × 2,162.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,779.69x = 21,993,907.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,993,907.40/6,779.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.09

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