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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,748.56, 10,122.91 and 2,366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,748.56, 10,122.91 and 2,366.12 is: 3,549.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,748.56 : 10,122.91 = 2,366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,748.56/10,122.91 = 2,366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,748.56x = 10,122.91 × 2,366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,748.56x = 23,952,039.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,952,039.20/6,748.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.21

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