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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,751.26, 10,126.44 and 2,308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,751.26, 10,126.44 and 2,308.50 is: 3,462.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,751.26 : 10,126.44 = 2,308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,751.26/10,126.44 = 2,308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,751.26x = 10,126.44 × 2,308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,751.26x = 23,376,886.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,376,886.74/6,751.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.60

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