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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,741.53, 10,112.65 and 2,062.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,741.53, 10,112.65 and 2,062.25 is: 3,093.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,741.53 : 10,112.65 = 2,062.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,741.53/10,112.65 = 2,062.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,741.53x = 10,112.65 × 2,062.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,741.53x = 20,854,832.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,854,832.59/6,741.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.49

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