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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,780.27, 10,171.95 and 3,660.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,780.27, 10,171.95 and 3,660.22 is: 5,491.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,780.27 : 10,171.95 = 3,660.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,780.27/10,171.95 = 3,660.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,780.27x = 10,171.95 × 3,660.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,780.27x = 37,231,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,231,573.82/6,780.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,491.16

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