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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,745.63, 10,119.81 and 2,366.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,745.63, 10,119.81 and 2,366.17 is: 3,549.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,745.63 : 10,119.81 = 2,366.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,745.63/10,119.81 = 2,366.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,745.63x = 10,119.81 × 2,366.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,745.63x = 23,945,190.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,945,190.83/6,745.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.73

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