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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,741.26, 10,111.58 and 2,583.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,741.26, 10,111.58 and 2,583.23 is: 3,874.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,741.26 : 10,111.58 = 2,583.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,741.26/10,111.58 = 2,583.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,741.26x = 10,111.58 × 2,583.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,741.26x = 26,120,486.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,120,486.25/6,741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.72

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