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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,742.76, 10,114.20 and 2,063.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,742.76, 10,114.20 and 2,063.48 is: 3,095.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,742.76 : 10,114.20 = 2,063.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,742.76/10,114.20 = 2,063.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,742.76x = 10,114.20 × 2,063.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,742.76x = 20,870,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,870,398.85/6,742.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.23

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