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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,780.08, 10,167.96 and 2,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,780.08, 10,167.96 and 2,162 is: 3,242.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,780.08 : 10,167.96 = 2,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,780.08/10,167.96 = 2,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,780.08x = 10,167.96 × 2,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,780.08x = 21,983,129.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,983,129.52/6,780.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.31

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