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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,787.72, 10,182.26 and 2,344.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,787.72, 10,182.26 and 2,344.78 is: 3,517.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,787.72 : 10,182.26 = 2,344.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,787.72/10,182.26 = 2,344.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,787.72x = 10,182.26 × 2,344.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,787.72x = 23,875,159.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,875,159.60/6,787.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.40

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