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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,740.49, 10,110.33 and 2,522.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,740.49, 10,110.33 and 2,522.91 is: 3,784.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,740.49 : 10,110.33 = 2,522.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,740.49/10,110.33 = 2,522.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,740.49x = 10,110.33 × 2,522.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,740.49x = 25,507,452.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,507,452.66/6,740.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.21

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