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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,751.78, 10,122.54 and 3,462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,751.78, 10,122.54 and 3,462.64 is: 5,191.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,751.78 : 10,122.54 = 3,462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,751.78/10,122.54 = 3,462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,751.78x = 10,122.54 × 3,462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,751.78x = 35,050,711.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,050,711.91/6,751.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,191.33

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