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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,746.63, 10,121.58 and 2,129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,746.63, 10,121.58 and 2,129.63 is: 3,194.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,746.63 : 10,121.58 = 2,129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,746.63/10,121.58 = 2,129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,746.63x = 10,121.58 × 2,129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,746.63x = 21,555,169.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,555,169.81/6,746.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.96

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