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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,780.45, 10,170.32 and 2,163.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,780.45, 10,170.32 and 2,163.09 is: 3,244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,780.45 : 10,170.32 = 2,163.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,780.45/10,170.32 = 2,163.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,780.45x = 10,170.32 × 2,163.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,780.45x = 21,999,306.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,999,306.67/6,780.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.52

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