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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,748.52, 10,122.80 and 2,644.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,748.52, 10,122.80 and 2,644.52 is: 3,966.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,748.52 : 10,122.80 = 2,644.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,748.52/10,122.80 = 2,644.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,748.52x = 10,122.80 × 2,644.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,748.52x = 26,769,947.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,769,947.06/6,748.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.79

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