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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,744.31, 10,116.55 and 2,584.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,744.31, 10,116.55 and 2,584.53 is: 3,876.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,744.31 : 10,116.55 = 2,584.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,744.31/10,116.55 = 2,584.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,744.31x = 10,116.55 × 2,584.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,744.31x = 26,146,476.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,146,476.39/6,744.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.82

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