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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,788.97, 10,177.07 and 3,664.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,788.97, 10,177.07 and 3,664.28 is: 5,492.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,788.97 : 10,177.07 = 3,664.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,788.97/10,177.07 = 3,664.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,788.97x = 10,177.07 × 3,664.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,788.97x = 37,291,641.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,291,641.18/6,788.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,492.97

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