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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,749.58, 10,124.39 and 2,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,749.58, 10,124.39 and 2,366 is: 3,549.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,749.58 : 10,124.39 = 2,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,749.58/10,124.39 = 2,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,749.58x = 10,124.39 × 2,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,749.58x = 23,954,306.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,954,306.74/6,749.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.01

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