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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,751.50, 10,126.82 and 2,533.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,751.50, 10,126.82 and 2,533.92 is: 3,800.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,751.50 : 10,126.82 = 2,533.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,751.50/10,126.82 = 2,533.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,751.50x = 10,126.82 × 2,533.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,751.50x = 25,660,551.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,660,551.73/6,751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.72

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