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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,744.90, 10,112.55 and 2,583.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,744.90, 10,112.55 and 2,583.30 is: 3,873.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,744.90 : 10,112.55 = 2,583.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,744.90/10,112.55 = 2,583.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,744.90x = 10,112.55 × 2,583.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,744.90x = 26,123,750.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,123,750.42/6,744.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.11

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