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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,741.72, 10,113.12 and 2,583.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,741.72, 10,113.12 and 2,583.72 is: 3,875.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,741.72 : 10,113.12 = 2,583.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,741.72/10,113.12 = 2,583.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,741.72x = 10,113.12 × 2,583.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,741.72x = 26,129,470.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,129,470.41/6,741.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.79

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