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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,744.36, 10,116.90 and 2,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,744.36, 10,116.90 and 2,127 is: 3,190.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,744.36 : 10,116.90 = 2,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,744.36/10,116.90 = 2,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,744.36x = 10,116.90 × 2,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,744.36x = 21,518,646.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,518,646.30/6,744.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.61

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