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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,741.04, 10,111.48 and 2,124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,741.04, 10,111.48 and 2,124.08 is: 3,186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,741.04 : 10,111.48 = 2,124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,741.04/10,111.48 = 2,124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,741.04x = 10,111.48 × 2,124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,741.04x = 21,477,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,477,592.44/6,741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.09

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