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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,780.71, 10,171.89 and 2,397.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,780.71, 10,171.89 and 2,397.27 is: 3,596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,780.71 : 10,171.89 = 2,397.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,780.71/10,171.89 = 2,397.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,780.71x = 10,171.89 × 2,397.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,780.71x = 24,384,766.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,384,766.74/6,780.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.20

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